Proverbs 19:8
19:7 All 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.He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. wisdom: Heb. an heart
KJV
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
He that gets wisdom loves his own soul: he that keeps understanding shall find good.
What does Proverbs 19:8 mean?
Proverbs 19:8 is a verse in the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include קָנָה (qânâh), לֵב (lêb), אָהַב (ʼâhab). It connects to 3 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.
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Cross-references
Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.
Proverbs 2:8He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
Revelation 11:15And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
Verses like this
Other verses that share key original-language words with Proverbs 19:8.
And his soul clave unto Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the damsel, and spake kindly unto the damsel. kindly: Heb. to the heart of the damsel
Exodus 20:6And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.
Genesis 1:21And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
Genesis 19:19Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die:
Genesis 27:4And make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die.
Genesis 27:9Go now to the flock, and fetch me from thence two good kids of the goats; and I will make them savoury meat for thy father, such as he loveth:
Genesis 31:24And God came to Laban the Syrian in a dream by night, and said unto him, Take heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad. either: Heb. from good to bad
Genesis 31:29It is in the power of my hand to do you hurt: but the God of your father spake unto me yesternight, saying, Take thou heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.
Frequently asked questions
What does Proverbs 19:8 say?
Proverbs 19:8 (King James Version) reads: "He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. wisdom: Heb. an heart"
Is Proverbs 19:8 in the Old or New Testament?
Proverbs 19:8 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Proverbs.
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