Proverbs 4:9
She will place on your head a wreath of grace; she will present to you a crown of glory.”
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
In Context
8Treasure wisdom, and she will praise you; embrace her, and she will honor you.
10Listen, my son, if you accept what I tell you, then you will live a long life.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:13I am also giving you what you did not ask for, wealth and status—so much so that no king will compare to you for the whole of your life.
Proverbs 3:22for they will be life to you, and an ornament for your neck.
Proverbs 16:31Gray hair is a glorious crown; it's achieved by living right.
1 Timothy 2:9In the same way, women should dress sensibly, modestly, and appropriately. They should be attractive not in their hairstyle or by wearing gold or pearls or expensive clothes,
1 Peter 3:4instead let it come from within, the lasting attractiveness of a gentle and peaceful spirit on the inside. That's what God values.
Revelation 3:21I will have those who are victorious sit down with me beside my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down beside my Father on his throne.
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 →