Proverbs 19:8
Those who become wise [IDM] are doing a favor for themselves; those who get good sense will prosper.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
In Context
9Those who tell lies in court will certainly be punished [LIT]; they will be ruined.
Cross References
Psalms 19:11Furthermore, by reading them I learn what things are good to do and what things are evil, and they promise a great reward to us who obey them.
Proverbs 3:18Wisdom is like a tree that gives long life to those who eagerly take hold of it, and Yahweh is pleased with those who hold onto it tightly.
Proverbs 3:22you will live many years and be honored and respected {people will honor and respect you}.
Proverbs 4:6Do not turn away from wisdom, because if you are wise, you will be protected from all evil/danger. If you love wisdom, wisdom [PRS] will guard you.
Proverbs 8:35Those who find me will have a long life, and Yahweh will be pleased with them.
Proverbs 17:16It is useless to allow foolish people [RHQ] to try to become wise by paying for it, because they do not have enough good sense to become wise.
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 →