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

6Don’t turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you. 7Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment. If you prize wisdom, she will make you great. Embrace her, and she will honor you. 9She will place a lovely wreath on your head; she will present you with a beautiful crown.” 10My child, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life.

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 inherit honor, but fools are put to shame!
• Proverbs 22:4True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life.
• 1 Samuel 2:30“Therefore, the Lord, the God of Israel, says: I promised that your branch of the tribe of Levi would always be my priests. But I will honor those who honor me, and I will despise those who think lightly of me.
• 1 Kings 3:5That night the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “What do you want? Ask, and I will give it to you!”
• Daniel 12:3Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever.

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