Proverbs 8:17
I love them that love me, and those that seek me earnestly shall find me.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
In Context
16By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
18Riches and honour are with me; yea, enduring riches and righteousness.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:30Therefore the LORD, the God of Israel, saith: I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before Me for ever; but now the LORD saith: Be it far from Me: for them that honour Me I will honour, and they that despise Me shall be lightly esteemed.
Proverbs 1:28Then will they call me, but I will not answer, they will seek me earnestly, but they shall not find me.
Isaiah 45:19I have not spoken in secret, in a place of the land of darkness; I said not unto the seed of Jacob: 'Seek ye Me in vain'; I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.
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 →