Proverbs 4:8
Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.
Berean Standard Bible
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
7Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
9She will set a garland of grace on your head; she will present you with a crown of beauty.”
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:30Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained.
Proverbs 3:16Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
Proverbs 22:4The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor 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 →