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Proverbs 4:8

WisdomHumility

6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.

7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.

9 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.

10 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.

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BSB
Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.
KJV
Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
WEB
Esteem her, and she will exalt you. She will bring you to honor when you embrace her.
ASV
Exalt her, and she will promote thee; She will bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her.
DARBY
Exalt her, and she shall promote thee; she shall bring thee to honour when thou dost embrace her.
BLB
Lift her up, and she will exalt you; she will bring you honor when you embrace her.
ÅB
Opphøy den, så skal den opphøye deg; den skal gjøre deg ære, når du favner den.
OTB
Verdsett henne, så vil hun opphøye deg; omfavn henne, så vil hun ære deg.
B1930
Ophøi den, så skal den ophøie dig; den skal gjøre dig ære, når du favner den.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Daniel 12:3

    And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

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  • 1 Samuel 2:30

    Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

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  • Proverbs 3:35

    The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.

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  • 1 Kings 3:5–13

    In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.

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  • Proverbs 22:4

    By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.

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