Proverbs 8:17
I indeed love those that love me: and those that seek me earnestly shall find me.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
In Context
16Through me do princes rule, and the nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
18Riches and honor are with me, yea, enduring wealth and righteousness.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:30Therefore saith the Lord the God of Israel, I had indeed said, Thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever; but now, saith the Lord, Be it far from me; for those that honor me will I honor, and those 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 45:19Not on a secret spot have I spoken, in a dark place of the earth; I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me for naught; [but] 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 →