Proverbs 19:8
He who gets wisdom loves his own life; 1 he who keeps understanding will find what is good. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
In Context
9A false witness will not go unpunished, 1 but the one who breathes out lies will perish. 1
Cross References
Psalms 19:11Yes, by them your servant is warned; 1 in obeying them there is great reward. 1
Proverbs 3:18She is a tree of life to those who take hold of it, 1 those who hold on to it are happy. 1
Proverbs 3:22They will be life to your soul 1 and an adornment of favor to wear around your neck. 1
Proverbs 4:6do not abandon wisdom and she will watch over you; 1 love her and she will keep you safe. 1
Proverbs 8:35For whoever finds me, finds life, 1 and he will find the favor of Yahweh. 1
Proverbs 17:16Why should a fool pay money to learn about wisdom, 1 when he has no ability to learn 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 →