Proverbs 4:9
She will give to your head a garland of grace. She will deliver a crown of splendour to you.”
World English Bible British
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
8Esteem her, and she will exalt you. She will bring you to honour when you embrace her.
10Listen, my son, and receive my sayings. The years of your life will be many.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:13I have also given you that which you have not asked, both riches and honour, so that there will not be any amongst the kings like you for all your days.
Proverbs 3:22so they will be life to your soul, and grace for your neck.
Proverbs 16:31Grey hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
1 Timothy 2:9In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety, not with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing,
1 Peter 3:4but from the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God’s sight.
Revelation 3:21He who overcomes, I will give to him to sit down with me on my throne, as I also overcame and sat down with 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 →