Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 8:17
“I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 8:17 Context
14Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. 15By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 16By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. 17I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. 18Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. 19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. 20I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
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Other Translations
I loue them that loue me, and those that seeke me early, shall find me.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"I love those who love me; And those who diligently seek me will find me.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
I love them that love me; And those that seek me diligently shall find me.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Those who have given me their love are loved by me, and those who make search for me with care will get me.
- Basic English Bible
I love those that love me; and they that seek me early shall find me.
- Darby Bible
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
- Webster's Bible
I love those who love me. Those who seek me diligently will find me.
- World English Bible
I love those loving me, And those seeking me earnestly do find me.
- Youngs Literal Bible
I love them that love me, and those that seek me earnestly shall find me.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"I love those who love me; And those who diligently seek me will find me.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
I love them that love me; And those that seek me diligently shall find me.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Those who have given me their love are loved by me, and those who make search for me with care will get me.
- Basic English Bible
I love those that love me; and they that seek me early shall find me.
- Darby Bible
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
- Webster's Bible
I love those who love me. Those who seek me diligently will find me.
- World English Bible
I love those loving me, And those seeking me earnestly do find me.
- Youngs Literal Bible
I love them that love me, and those that seek me earnestly shall find me.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 8:17
8:17 I love - I do not despise their love, but kindly accept it and recompence it with my love and favour. Early - With sincere affection and diligence, which he mentions as the evidence of their love.