Proverbs 8:17
What does Proverbs 8:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 8:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I love them that love me; And those that seek me diligently shall find me.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I love them that love me; And those that seek me diligently shall find me.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Those who have given me their love are loved by me, and those who make search for me with care will get me.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862I love those loving me, And those seeking me earnestly do find me.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752I love them that love me: and they that in the morning early watch for me, shall find me.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I love those that love me; and they that seek me early shall find me.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 55:6
Seek ye Jehovah while he may be found; call ye upon him while he is near:
- 1 Samuel 2:30
Therefore Jehovah, the God of Israel, saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now Jehovah saith, Be it far from me; for them that honor me I will honor, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.
- Mark 10:14
But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.
- Isaiah 45:19
I have not spoken in secret, in a place of the land of darkness; I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I, Jehovah, speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.
- James 1:5
But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
- 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.
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