Proverbs 8:17
I 'ahav ·affectionately love· those who 'ahav ·affectionately love· me. 2 Those who seek me diligently will find me. 1
One Unity Resource 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; 2 nobles, and all the upright rulers of the earth. 1
18With me are riches, kavod ·weighty glory·, 2 enduring wealth, and prosperity. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 1:28Then will they call on me, but I will not answer. 2 They will seek me diligently, but they will not find me; 1
Isaiah 45:19I have not spoken in secret, 2 in a place of the land of darkness. 1 I didn’t say to the offspring of Jacob [Supplanter], ‘Seek me in vain.’ 2 I, Adonai, speak righteousness. 2 I declare things that are right. 1
Matthew 6:33But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
Mark 10:14But when Yeshua [Salvation] saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said to them, “Allow the little children to come to me! Don’t forbid them, for God’s Kingdom belongs to such as these.
John 14:21One who has my commandments, and keeps them, that person is one who has agapao ·totally devoted love· for me. One who has agapao ·total devotion love· for me will receive agapao ·total devotion love· from 'Avi ·my Father·, and I will have agapao ·totally devoted love· for him, and will reveal 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 →