Proverbs 8:17
I love them that love me, And they who seek me early shall find me.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
In Context
16By me princes rule, And nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
18Riches and honor are with me; Yea, durable riches and prosperity.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:28Then will they call upon me, but I will not answer! They will seek me early, But they shall not find me!
Isaiah 45:19I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth; I have not said to the race of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain! I, Jehovah, speak truth; I declare that which is right.
Matthew 6:33But seek first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will also be given you.
Mark 10:14But Jesus seeing it was much displeased, and said to them, Suffer the children to come to me; forbid them not; for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.
John 14:21He that hath my commandments and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me; and he that loveth me will be loved by my Father; and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
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 →