Proverbs 4:8
Take hold on her, and she shall exalt thee: thou shalt be glorified by her, when thou shalt embrace her.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
In Context
7The beginning of wisdom, get wisdom, and with all thy possession purchase prudence.
9She shall give to thy head increase of graces, and protect thee with a noble crown.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:30Wherefore thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father should minister in my sight, for ever. But now saith the Lord: Far be this from me: but whosoever shall glorify me, him will I glorify: but they that despise me, shall be despised.
Proverbs 3:16Length of days is in her right hand, and in her left hand riches and glory.
Proverbs 22:4The fruit of humility is the fear of the Lord, riches and glory and life.
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 →