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Proverbs 19:8

Wisdom

6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.

10 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have 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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