Proverbs 4:9
She will put a crown of grace on your head, giving you a head-dress of glory.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
In Context
10Give ear, O my son, and let your heart be open to my sayings; and long life will be yours.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:13And with this I have given you what you made no request for: wealth and honour, so that no king was ever your equal.
Proverbs 3:22So they will be life for your soul, and grace for your neck.
Proverbs 16:31The grey head is a crown of glory, if it is seen in the way of righteousness.
1 Timothy 2:9And that women may be dressed in simple clothing, with a quiet and serious air; not with twisted hair and gold or jewels or robes of great price;
1 Peter 3:4But let them be those of the unseen man of the heart, the ever-shining ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great price in the eyes of God.
Revelation 3:21To him who overcomes I will give a place with me on my high seat, even as I overcame, and am seated with my Father on his high seat.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 4:2-14
Parental Instructions. 1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 3 For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. 5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. 6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep… Read the whole commentary →