Proverbs 4:8

Cherish wisdom and she will exalt you; 1 she will honor you when you embrace her. 1

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Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.

In Context

7Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom 1 and spend all you own so you can get understanding. 1

9She will put a wreath of honor on your head; 1 she will give you a beautiful crown.” 1

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Cross References

1 Samuel 2:30For Yahweh, the God of Israel, says, 'I promised that your house, and the house of your ancestor, should walk before me forever.' But now Yahweh says, 'Far be it from me to do this, for I will honor those who honor me, but those who despise me will be lightly esteemed.

Proverbs 3:16She has length of days in her right hand; 1 in her left hand are riches and honor. 1

Proverbs 22:4The reward for humility and fear of Yahweh 1 is riches, honor, and life. 1

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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