Proverbs 19:8

Proverbs chapter 19 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

King James Version · 1611

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

American Standard Version · 1901

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

v.7All the brethren of the poor do hate him: How much more do his friends go far from him! He pursueth them with words, but they are gone.

v.8This passage

v.9A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish.

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

John 14:21
He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself unto him.
Proverbs 3:18
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: And happy is every one that retaineth her.
Psalms 19:11
Moreover by them is thy servant warned: In keeping them there is great reward.
Proverbs 8:35
For whoso findeth me findeth life, And shall obtain favor of Jehovah.
Proverbs 4:4
And he taught me, and said unto me: Let thy heart retain my words; Keep my commandments, and live;
Proverbs 3:21
My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion: