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Proverbs 19:8

Wisdom

6 Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.

7 All the brothers of a poor man hate him— how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found.

He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.

9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.

10 Luxury is unseemly for a fool— how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!

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BSB
He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.
KJV
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
WEB
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
ASV
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.
DARBY
He that getteth sense loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
BLB
The one acquiring heart is loving his soul; the one guarding understanding will find good.
ÅB
Den som vinner forstand, elsker sitt liv; den som holder fast ved visdom, finner lykke.
OTB
Den som tilegner seg visdom, elsker sin egen sjel; den som verdsetter forståelse, vil finne det gode.
B1930
Den som vinner forstand, elsker sitt liv; den som holder fast ved visdom, finner lykke.

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