Proverbs 8:35

For whoso findeth me, findeth life, and shall obtaine fauour of the Lorde.

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In The King James Version

For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.

In Context

34Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching dayly at my gates, and geuing attendaunce at the postes of my doores.

36But whoso offendeth against me, hurteth his owne soule: and they that hate me, are the louers of death.

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:33But whoso hearkeneth vnto me, shal dwell safely, and be sure from any feare of euyll.

Proverbs 4:13Take fast holde of doctrine, and let her not go: kepe her, for she is thy life.

Proverbs 12:2A good man is acceptable vnto the Lorde: but the wicked imaginer wyll he condempne.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:33-36

Wisdom's Exhortation. 32 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. 33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. 34 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. 35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord . 36 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death. We have here the application of Wisdom's discourse; the design and tendency of it is to… Read the whole commentary →

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