Proverbs 19:8

He that procures wisdom loves himself; and he that keeps wisdom shall find good.

LXX2012 (US English)

In The King James Version

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

In Context

7Every one who hates his poor brother shall also be far from friendship. Good understanding will draw near to them that know it, and a sensible man will find it. He that does much harm perfects mischief; and he that used provoking words shall not escape.

9A false witness shall not be unpunished; and whoever shall kindle mischief shall perish by it.

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Cross References

Proverbs 3:18She is a tree of life to all that lay hold upon her; and she is a secure help to all that stay themselves on her, as on the Lord.

Proverbs 3:22that your soul may live, and that there may be grace round your neck; and it shall be health to your flesh, and safety to your bones:

Proverbs 4:6And forsake it not, and it shall cleave to you: love it, and it shall keep you.

Proverbs 8:35For my outgoings are the outgoings of life, and in them is prepared favor from the Lord.

Proverbs 17:16Why has the fool wealth? for a senseless man will not be able to purchase wisdom. He that exalts his own house seeks ruin; and he that turns aside from instruction shall fall into mischief.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 19:7-8

6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. 7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him. These two verses are a comment upon v. 4 , and show, 1. How those that are rich and great are courted and caressed, and have suitors and servants in abundance. The prince that has power in his hand, and preferments at his disposal, has his gate and his ante-chamber… Read the whole commentary →

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