Proverbs 4:9

If you become wise, that will for you be like a beautiful wreath that is put {someone puts} on your head; it will be like a king’s glorious crown.” That is what my father told me.

Translation for Translators

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

8If you consider being wise to be very valuable, people will think very highly of you. If you cling to wisdom like you would cling to a woman you love, many people will honor you.

10So now I say, “My son, heed what I say. If you do that, you will live a good long life.

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Cross References

1 Kings 3:13I will also give you things that you did not request: I will enable you to become very rich and honored, as long as you live. You will be richer and more honored than any other king.

Proverbs 3:22you will live many years and be honored and respected {people will honor and respect you}.

Proverbs 16:31Gray hair is like a glorious crown [MET] that is given to people who have always behaved righteously.

1 Timothy 2:9I would like that the clothing that women wear be ◄modest and sensible/proper and appropriate► [DOU]. I want them to not fix their hair in fancy/elaborate ways, nor wear gold jewelry, nor pearls, nor expensive clothing in order that they may make themselves attractive.

1 Peter 3:4Instead, make your ◄inner beings/hearts► beautiful with qualities/attitudes that will not fade away. Specifically, have a humble and quiet/calm attitude, which is something that God considers to be very valuable.

Revelation 3:21I will permit everyone who conquers Satan to sit and rule with me on my throne, just like I conquered Satan and now sit and rule beside 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 →

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