Proverbs 4:8
Treasure wisdom, and she will praise you; embrace her, and she will honor you.
Free Bible Version
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 first thing in becoming wise is to get wisdom! Whatever else you gain, gain insight.
9She will place on your head a wreath of grace; she will present to you a crown of glory.”
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:30Consequently, this is the declaration of the Lord: I made a definite promise that your family and your father's family would always serve me as priests. But now the Lord declares: Not anymore! Instead I will honor those who honor me, but those who despise me I will treat with contempt.
Proverbs 3:16She offers long life in one hand, and riches and honor in the other.
Proverbs 22:4The reward you receive for being humble and respecting the Lord is wealth, 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 →