Proverbs 19:8

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

He that getteth {H7069} wisdom {H3820} loveth {H157} his own soul {H5315}: he that keepeth {H8104} understanding {H8394} shall find {H4672} good {H2896}.

To acquire good sense is to love oneself; to treasure discernment is to prosper.

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

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

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Cross-References

  • Proverbs 16:20 (12 votes)

    ¶ He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy [is] he.

  • Proverbs 8:35 (7 votes)

    For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.

  • Proverbs 8:36 (7 votes)

    But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.

  • Proverbs 3:18 (7 votes)

    She [is] a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy [is every one] that retaineth her.

  • Proverbs 4:6 (6 votes)

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

  • Proverbs 2:1 (5 votes)

    ¶ My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;

  • Proverbs 2:9 (5 votes)

    Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; [yea], every good path.