Proverbs 4:8

Proverbs 4:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
• New International Version (NIV)Cherish her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Prize her highly, and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Exalt her, and she will promote you; She will bring you honor, when you embrace her.

Context of Proverbs 4:8

6Do not turn away from her (Wisdom) and she will guard and protect you; Love her, and she will watch over you. 7The beginning of wisdom is: Get [skillful and godly] wisdom [it is preeminent]! And with all your acquiring, get understanding [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation]. Prize wisdom [and exalt her], and she will exalt you; She will honor you if you embrace her. 9She will place on your head a garland of grace; She will present you with a crown of beauty and glory.” 10Hear, my son, and accept my sayings, And the years of your life will be many.

Proverbs 4:8 word by word

סַלְסְלֶ֥הָ וּֽתְרוֹמְמֶ֑ךָּ תְּ֝כַבֵּ֗דְךָ כִּ֣י תְחַבְּקֶֽנָּה׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Exaltסָלַלsâlal · to buildH5549
• her, and she shall promoteרוּםrûm · to exaltH7311
• thee: she shall bring thee to honourכָּבֵדkâbad kâbêd · to honor: honourH3513
• when thou dost embraceחָבַקchâbaq · to embraceH2263

Cross-references for Proverbs 4:8

• Proverbs 3:35The wise will inherit honor and glory, But dishonor and shame is conferred on fools.
• Proverbs 22:4The reward of humility [that is, having a realistic view of one’s importance] and the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord Is riches, honor, and life.
• 1 Samuel 2:30Therefore the Lord God of Israel declares, ‘I did indeed say that your house and that of [Aaron] your father would walk [in priestly service] before Me forever.’ But now the Lord declares, ‘Far be it from Me—for those who honor Me I will honor, and those who despise Me will be insignificant and contemptible.
• 1 Kings 3:5In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream at night; and God said, “Ask [Me] what I shall give you.”
• Daniel 12:3Those who are [spiritually] wise will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead many to righteousness, [will shine] like the stars forever and ever.

Commentaries on Proverbs 4:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8She shall bring thee to honor - There is nothing, a strict life of piety and benevolence excepted, that has such a direct tendency to reflect honor upon a man, as the careful cultivation of his mind. One of Bacon's aphorisms was, Knowledge is power; and it is truly astonishing to see what influence true learning has. Nothing is so universally respected, provided the learned man be a consistent moral character, and be not proud and overbearing; which is a…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4-20Verses 4-20 The counsel which has come to him, in substance, from his father. Compare it with 2 Samuel 23:2 etc.; 1 Chronicles 28:9; 1 Chronicles 29:17; Psalm 15:1-5; Psalm 24:1-10; Proverbs 4:7 Or, “The beginning of wisdom is - get wisdom.” To seek is to find, to desire is to obtain. Proverbs 4:12 The ever-recurring parable of the journey of life. In the way of wisdom the path is clear and open, obstacles disappear; in the quickest activity (“when thou…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7-8Wisdom often leads to better relationships and more wealth, but not always.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. As you highly esteem her, she will raise you to honor. embrace her--with fond affection.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 4:8

• Wisdom
• Young Men

In the dictionaries

• Diligence
• Getting
• Hold
• Look
• Ponder
• Principal
• Promote
• Right
• Stumble
• Bring

Commentaries on Proverbs 4

• 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
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings