Bible verse

Proverbs 4:8

Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.

Proverbs 4:8 · BSB

Proverbs 4:8 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 4.

4 he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.

5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.

6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you.

7 Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.

8 Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.

9 She will set a garland of grace on your head; she will present you with a crown of beauty.”

10 Listen, my son, and receive my words, and the years of your life will be many.

11 I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths.

12 When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble.

Read all of Proverbs 4

Proverbs 4:8 in other translations

KJV

Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.

ASV

Exalt her, and she will promote thee; She will bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her.

ERV

Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.

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