Proverbs 19:8
He who gets wisdom has love for his soul: he who keeps good sense will get what is truly good.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
In Context
7All the brothers of the poor man are against him: how much more do his friends go far from him! ...
9A false witness will not go without punishment, and the breather out of deceit will be cut off.
Cross References
Psalms 19:11\19:10\More to be desired are they than gold, even than much shining gold; sweeter than the dropping honey.
Proverbs 3:18She is a tree of life to all who take her in their hands, and happy is everyone who keeps her.
Proverbs 3:22So they will be life for your soul, and grace for your neck.
Proverbs 4:6Do not give her up, and she will keep you; give her your love, and she will make you safe.
Proverbs 8:35For whoever gets me gets life, and grace from the Lord will come to him.
Proverbs 17:16How will money in the hand of the foolish get him wisdom, seeing that he has no sense?
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 19:7-8
6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. 7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him. These two verses are a comment upon v. 4 , and show, 1. How those that are rich and great are courted and caressed, and have suitors and servants in abundance. The prince that has power in his hand, and preferments at his disposal, has his gate and his ante-chamber… Read the whole commentary →