Proverbs 8:17
I love, them who love me, and, they who diligently seek me, find me:
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
In Context
16By me, rulers govern, and nobles—all the righteous judges:
18Riches and honour, are with me, lordly wealth, and righteousness;
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 1:28Then, will they call me, but I will not answer, they will seek me diligently, but shall not find me.
Isaiah 45:19Not in secret, have I spoken In a place of the earth that is dark,—I have not said unto the seed of Jacob, In a waste, seek ye me,—I, am Yahweh, Speaking the thing that is right, Declaring the things that are just.
Matthew 6:33But be seeking first, the kingdom and its righteousness,—and, all these things, shall be added unto you.
Mark 10:14But Jesus, seeing it, was greatly displeased, and said unto them—Suffer the children to come unto me,—do not hinder them; for, of such, is the kingdom of God.
John 14:21He that hath my commandments and keepeth them, he, it is that loveth me; and, he that loveth me, shall be loved by my Father, and, I, will love him, and will manifest, myself, unto 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 →