Proverbs 19:8
He that getteth lev + 19:8 of understanding loveth his own nefesh; 1 he that is shomer over tevunah (understanding) shall find tov. 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 19:11More to be desired are they than zahav, 1 yea, than much fine gold; 1 sweeter also than devash and the honeycomb. 1
Proverbs 3:18She is an Etz Chayyim (Tree of Life) to them that lay hold upon her; 1 and me'usher (blessed) is every one that holdeth her fast. 1
Proverbs 3:22So shall they be chayyim unto thy nefesh, 1 and chen to thy neck. 1
Proverbs 4:6Forsake her not, and she shall be shomer over thee; 1 love her, and she shall protect thee. 1
Proverbs 8:35For whosoever findeth me findeth Chayyim, 1 and shall obtain ratzon Hashem. 1
Proverbs 17:16Why is there the purchase price in the yad of a kesil (fool) to acquire chochmah, 1 seeing he hath no lev for it? 1
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 →