Proverbs 19:8
But whoever possesses reason loves his own soul. And one who guards prudence shall discover good things.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
In Context
9A false witness shall not go unpunished. And whoever speaks lies will perish.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:18She is a tree of life to those who overtake her, and he who shall take hold of her is blessed.
Proverbs 3:22And so shall there be life in your soul and grace in your voice.
Proverbs 4:6Do not send her away, and she will guard you. Love her, and she will preserve you.
Proverbs 8:35He who finds me, finds life, and he will draw salvation from the Lord.
Proverbs 17:16What does it profit the foolish to have riches, when he is not able to buy wisdom? Whoever makes his house high seeks ruin. And whoever shuns learning shall fall into evils.
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 →