Proverbs 4:9
She will give to thy head a graceful wreath, A beautiful crown will she bestow upon thee.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
In Context
8Exalt her, and she will promote thee; She will bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her;
10Hear, O my son! and receive my sayings! So shall the years of thy life be many.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:22For they shall be life to thy soul, And grace to thy neck.
Proverbs 16:31The hoary head is a crown of glory, If it be found in the way of righteousness.
1 Timothy 2:9In like manner also, that women, in seemly attire, adorn themselves with modesty and sobriety, not with braided hair, and gold, or pearls, or costly apparel;
1 Peter 3:4but the hidden man of the heart, in that which is imperishable, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
Revelation 3:21He that overcometh, I will give to him to sit with me on my throne, even as I also overcame, and sat down with my Father on his throne.
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 →