Proverbs 19:8
He that getteth sense loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
Darby Translation
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 be held innocent, and he that uttereth lies shall perish.
Cross References
Psalms 19:11Moreover, by them is thy servant enlightened; in keeping them there is great reward.
Proverbs 3:18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her; and happy is he that retaineth her.
Proverbs 3:22so shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace unto thy neck.
Proverbs 4:6Forsake her not, and she shall keep thee; love her, and she shall preserve thee.
Proverbs 8:35For whoso findeth me findeth life, and obtaineth favour of Jehovah;
Proverbs 17:16To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he] hath 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 →