Proverbs 19:8
If you become wise, you have good self-esteem; if you learn good sense you'll be successful.
Free Bible Version
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 be punished; people who tell lies will perish.
Cross References
Psalms 19:11They also warn your servant. By keeping them I'm richly rewarded.
Proverbs 3:18Wisdom is a tree of life to everyone who embraces her, blessing those who accept her.
Proverbs 3:22for they will be life to you, and an ornament for your neck.
Proverbs 4:6Don't give up on wisdom for she will keep you safe. Love wisdom and she will protect you.
Proverbs 8:35For those who find me, find life, and are accepted by the Lord.
Proverbs 17:16Is there any point in stupid people trying to buy wisdom when they don't want to learn?
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 →