Proverbs 8:17
I love those who love me, 1 and those who diligently seek me, find me. 1
Unlocked Literal 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, 1 nobles, and all who govern with justice. 1
18With me are riches and honor, 1 lasting wealth and righteousness. 1
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 1:28Then they will call upon me, and I will not answer; 1 they will desperately call for me, but they will not find me. 1
Isaiah 45:19I have not spoken in private, in some hidden place; 1 I did not say to Jacob's descendants, 'Seek me in vain!' 1 I am Yahweh, who speaks sincerely; I declare the things that are right. 1
Matthew 6:33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you.
Mark 10:14But when Jesus noticed it, he was very displeased and said to them, “Permit the little children to come to me, and do not forbid them, for the kingdom of God belongs to those who are like them.
John 14:21He who has my commandments and keeps them is the one who loves me, and he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and I will show 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 →