Proverbs 8:17
I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently shall find me.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
In Context
16By me rulers rule, and ranking men, [even] all the judges of the earth.
18Riches and honor are with me, durable wealth and righteousness.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:30Therefore LORD, the God of Israel, says, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me forever, but now LORD says, Be it far from me, for those who honor me I will honor, and those who despise me
Proverbs 1:28Then they will call upon me, but I will not answer. They will seek me diligently, but they shall not find me,
Isaiah 45:19I have not spoken in secret, in a place of the land of darkness. I did not say to the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain. I, LORD, speak righteousness. I declare things that are right.
Matthew 6:33But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Mark 10:14But when Jesus saw it, he was displeased, and said to them, Allow the children to come to me. Forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of God.
John 14:21He who has my commandments, and keeps them, that man it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:13-22
The Advantages of Wisdom. 12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. 13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. 14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. 15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. 17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. 18 Riches and honour are with me;… Read the whole commentary →