Proverbs 19:8

Proverbs 19:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
• New International Version (NIV)The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good.
• New King James Version (NKJV)He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good.

Context of Proverbs 19:8

6Many will seek the favor of a generous and noble man, And everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts. 7All the brothers of a poor man hate him; How much more do his friends abandon him! He pursues them with words, but they are gone. He who gains wisdom and good sense loves (preserves) his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good and prosper. 9A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who breathes lies will perish. 10Luxury is not fitting for a fool; Much less for a slave to rule over princes.

Proverbs 19:8 word by word

קֹֽנֶה־לֵּ֭ב אֹהֵ֣ב נַפְשׁ֑וֹ שֹׁמֵ֥ר תְּ֝בוּנָ֗ה לִמְצֹא־טֽוֹב׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• He that gettethקָנָהqânâh · to buyH7069
• wisdomלֵבlêb · heartH3820
• lovethאָהֵב'âhab 'âhêb · to love: loverH157
• his own soulנֶ֫פֶשׁnephesh · soulH5315
• he that keepethשָׁמַרshâmar · to keep: guardH8104
• understandingתְּבוּנָהtâbûn tebûnâh tôbûnâh · understandingH8394
• shall findמָצָאmâtsâ' · to findH4672
• goodטוֹבţôb · goodH2896

Cross-references for Proverbs 19:8

• Proverbs 17:16Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, When he has no common sense or even a heart for it?
• Ezekiel 36:26Moreover, I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you, and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.
• Proverbs 8:35For whoever finds me (Wisdom) finds life And obtains favor and grace from the Lord.
• John 12:25The one who loves his life [eventually] loses it [through death], but the one who hates his life in this world [and is concerned with pleasing God] will keep it for life eternal.
• 1 Peter 3:10For, “The one who wants to enjoy life and see good days [good—whether apparent or not], Must keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from speaking guile (treachery, deceit).
• Proverbs 2:1My son, if you will receive my words And treasure my commandments within you,
• Proverbs 3:18She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is everyone who holds her tightly.
• Proverbs 4:4He taught me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast my words; Keep my commandments and live.
• Proverbs 16:20He who pays attention to the word [of God] will find good, And blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is he who trusts [confidently] in the Lord.
• Proverbs 22:18For it will be pleasant if you keep them in mind [incorporating them as guiding principles]; Let them be ready on your lips [to guide and strengthen yourself and others].
• Psalms 19:11Moreover, by them Your servant is warned [reminded, illuminated, and instructed]; In keeping them there is great reward.
• John 14:21The person who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who [really] loves Me; and whoever [really] loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him [I will make Myself real to him].”

Commentaries on Proverbs 19:8

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8Wisdom - literally, as in the margin, to gain a “heart,” i. e., the higher faculties both of reason and feeling, is identical with gaining wisdom, i. e., the faculty which seeks and finds.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8Verse 8 Those only love their souls aright that get true wisdom.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8We should seek wisdom because it helps us succeed.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. (Compare Margin; Pr 15:32). loveth ... soul--or, "himself," which he evinces by regarding his best interests. keepeth--or, "regards."Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 19:8

• Wisdom

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Commentaries on Proverbs 19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings