Proverbs 4:8

Exalt her, and she will set thee on high, she will bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her:

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

7The principal thing, is wisdom, acquire thou wisdom, With all thine acquisition, acquire thou understanding.

9She will give for thy head, a wreath of beauty, A crown of adorning, will she bestow upon thee.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 2:30Hence, the oracle of Yahweh God of Israel, I, said, that, thy house, and the house of thy father, should go to and fro in my presence, unto times age-abiding: But, now, (is the oracle of Yahweh)—Be it far from me! For, them who honour me, will I honour, but, they who despise me, shall be lightly esteemed.

Proverbs 3:16Length of days, is in her right hand, in her left, are riches and honour;

Proverbs 22:4The reward of humility, is the reverence of Yahweh, riches, and honour, 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 →

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