Proverbs 19:8
He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.
Berean Standard Bible
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 will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.
Cross References
Psalms 19:11By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward.
Proverbs 3:18She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed.
Proverbs 3:22They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck.
Proverbs 4:6Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you.
Proverbs 8:35For whoever finds me finds life and obtains the favor of the LORD.
Proverbs 17:16Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
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 →