Proverbs 8:17
I love those who love me, and those who really look for me will find me.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
In Context
16It's because of me that leaders and nobles govern—all who rule justly.
18With me go riches and honor, lasting wealth and prosperity.
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 1:28then you'll call out to me for help, but I won't answer; you'll search hard for me, but won't find me.
Isaiah 45:19I haven't been talking in secret in an obscure place. I didn't tell the descendants of Jacob: Look for me in a place where no one can be found. I, the Lord, tell the truth—I say what's right.
Matthew 6:33Seek his kingdom first, and his way of living right, and everything will be given to you.
Mark 10:14But when Jesus saw what they were doing, he became very upset and told them, “Let the children come to me! Don't stop them, for the kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children.
John 14:21Those who keep my commands are the ones who love me, those who love me will be loved by my Father. I will love them too, and will reveal myself to them.”
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:13-22
The Advantages of Wisdom. 12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. 13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. 14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. 15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. 17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. 18 Riches and honour are with me;… Read the whole commentary →