Proverbs 4:8
Esteem her, and she will exalt you.She will bring you to honor, when you embrace her.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
In Context
7Wisdom is supreme.Get wisdom.Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
9She will give to your head a garland of grace.She will deliver a crown of splendor to you."
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:30"Therefore the Lord, the God of Israel, says, 'I said indeed that your house, and the house of your father, should walk before me forever.' But now the Lord says, 'Be it far from me; for those who honor me I will honor, and those who despise me shall be lightly esteemed.
Proverbs 3:16Length of days is in her right hand.In her left hand are riches and honor.
Proverbs 22:4The result of humility and the fear of the Lordis wealth, honor, and life.
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 →