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Proverbs 1:9

What does Proverbs 1:9 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 1:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For they shall be a chaplet of grace unto thy head, And chains about thy neck.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For they shall be a chaplet of grace unto thy head, And chains about thy neck.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For they will be a crown of grace for your head, and chain-ornaments about your neck.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For a graceful wreath <FI>are<Fi> they to thy head, And chains to thy neck.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

That grace may be added to thy head, and a chain of gold to thy neck.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

for they shall be a garland of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.

Context

v.8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:

v.9This passage

v.10My son, if sinners entice thee, Consent thou not.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 41:42

    And Pharaoh took off his signet ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph’s hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck;

  • Proverbs 4:9

    She will give to thy head a chaplet of grace; A crown of beauty will she deliver to thee.

  • Proverbs 6:20

    My son, keep the commandment of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:

  • Proverbs 3:22

    So shall they be life unto thy soul, And grace to thy neck.

  • Song of Solomon 1:10

    Thy cheeks are comely with plaits of hair, Thy neck with strings of jewels.

  • Daniel 5:7

    The king cried aloud to bring in the enchanters, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. The king spake and said to the wise men of Babylon, Whosoever shall read this writing, and show me the interpretation thereof, shall be clothed with purple, and have a chain of gold about his neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom.

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