Proverbs 8:17
I love those that love me; 1 And they that seek me shall find me. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
In Context
16By me nobles become great, 1 And monarchs by me rule over the earth. 1
18Wealth and glory belong to me; 1 Yea, abundant possessions and righteousness. 1
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:30Therefore thus says the Lord God of Israel, I said, Thy house and the house of thy father shall pass before me forever: but now the Lord says, That be far from me; for I will only honor them that honor me, and he that sets me at nought shall be despised.
Proverbs 1:28For it shall be that when ye call upon me, I will not hearken to you: 1 Wicked men shall seek me, but shall not find me. 1
Isaiah 45:19I have not spoken in secret, nor in a dark place of the earth: I said not to the seed of Jacob, Seek vanity: I, even I, am the Lord, speaking righteousness, and proclaiming truth.
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 →