Proverbs 19:8

But he that possesseth a mind, loveth his own soul, and he that keepeth prudence shall find good things.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

In Context

7The brethren of the poor man hate him: moreover also his friends have departed far from him. He that followeth after words only, shall have nothing.

9A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies, shall perish.

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Cross References

Psalms 19:11More to be desired than gold and many precious stones: and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.

Proverbs 3:18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold on her: and he that shall retain her is blessed.

Proverbs 3:22And there shall be life to thy soul, and grace to thy mouth.

Proverbs 4:6Forsake her not, and she shall keep thee: love her, and she shall preserve thee.

Proverbs 8:35He that shall find me, shall find life, and shall have salvation from the Lord:

Proverbs 17:16What doth it avail a fool to have riches, seeing he cannot buy wisdom? He that maketh his house high, seeketh a downfall: and he that refuseth to learn, 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 →

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