Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 19:8
“He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 19:8 Context
5A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. 6Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. 7All 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. 8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. 9A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish. 10Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. 11The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
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Other Translations
He that getteth wisedome loueth his owne soule: he that keepeth vnderstanding shall find good.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who gets wisdom has love for his soul: he who keeps good sense will get what is truly good.
- Basic English Bible
He that getteth sense loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
- Darby Bible
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
- Webster's Bible
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
- World English Bible
Whoso is getting heart is loving his soul, He is keeping understanding to find good.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who gets wisdom has love for his soul: he who keeps good sense will get what is truly good.
- Basic English Bible
He that getteth sense loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
- Darby Bible
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
- Webster's Bible
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
- World English Bible
Whoso is getting heart is loving his soul, He is keeping understanding to find good.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 19:8
19:6 A friend - in profession.
19:7 Brethren - His nearest relations. Hate - Despise and shun him. Pursueth - Earnestly imploring their pity.
19:10 Delight - To live in pleasure and outward glory, doth not become him, nor suit with him; because prosperity corrupts even wise men, and makes fools mad; and because it gives him more opportunity to discover his folly, and to do mischief both to himself and others.