Proverbs 4:8
Exalt her, and she will promote thee; She will bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her;
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
In Context
7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore gain wisdom, And with all thy gain, gain understanding.
9She will give to thy head a graceful wreath, A beautiful crown will she bestow upon thee.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:16Length of days is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor.
Proverbs 22:4By humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches and honor and life.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 4:2-14
Parental Instructions. 1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 3 For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. 5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. 6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep… Read the whole commentary →