Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. New Living Translation To acquire wisdom is to love yourself; people who cherish understanding will prosper. English Standard Version Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good. Berean Standard Bible He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success. King James Bible He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. New King James Version He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good. New American Standard Bible One who gets wisdom loves his own soul; One who keeps understanding will find good. NASB 1995 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good. NASB 1977 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good. Legacy Standard Bible He who acquires a heart of wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps discernment will find good. Amplified Bible He who gains wisdom and good sense loves (preserves) his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good and prosper. Christian Standard Bible The one who acquires good sense loves himself; one who safeguards understanding finds success. Holman Christian Standard Bible The one who acquires good sense loves himself; one who safeguards understanding finds success. American Standard Version He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good. Contemporary English Version Do yourself a favor by having good sense--you will be glad you did. English Revised Version He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. GOD'S WORD® Translation A person who gains sense loves himself. One who guards understanding finds something good. Good News Translation Do yourself a favor and learn all you can; then remember what you learn and you will prosper. International Standard Version Whoever obtains wisdom loves himself, and whoever treasures understanding will prosper. Majority Standard Bible He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success. NET Bible The one who acquires wisdom loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper. New Heart English Bible He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good. Webster's Bible Translation He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. World English Bible He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhoever is getting heart is loving his soul, "" He is keeping understanding to find good. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is getting heart is loving his soul, He is keeping understanding to find good. Smith's Literal Translation He obtaining a heart loved his soul: he watched understanding to find good. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he that possesseth a mind, loveth his own soul, and he that keepeth prudence shall find good things. Catholic Public Domain Version But whoever possesses reason loves his own soul. And one who guards prudence shall discover good things. New American Bible Those who gain sense truly love themselves; those who preserve understanding will find success. New Revised Standard Version To get wisdom is to love oneself; to keep understanding is to prosper. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who keeps faithfulness shall find good. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He that gets wisdom loves his soul; he that keeps the faith finds good. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul; He that keepeth understanding shall find good. Brenton Septuagint Translation He that procures wisdom loves himself; and he that keeps wisdom shall find good. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Man of Integrity…7All the brothers of a poor man hate him—how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found. 8He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success. 9A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.… Cross References James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Proverbs 4:5-7 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them. / Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you. / Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. Ecclesiastes 7:12 For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner. Proverbs 16:16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. Proverbs 3:13-18 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ... Colossians 1:9-10 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, / so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, Proverbs 2:10-11 For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul. / Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you, Ephesians 5:15-17 Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, / redeeming the time, because the days are evil. / Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Proverbs 8:33-36 Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. / Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway. / For whoever finds me finds life and obtains the favor of the LORD. ... Proverbs 15:32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. 1 Corinthians 1:24-25 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. / For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength. Proverbs 13:20 He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed. Proverbs 23:23 Invest in truth and never sell it—in wisdom and instruction and understanding. Matthew 7:24-25 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. Proverbs 9:10-12 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. / For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life. / If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences. Treasury of Scripture He that gets wisdom loves his own soul: he that keeps understanding shall find good. wisdom Proverbs 17:16 Ezekiel 36:26 loveth Proverbs 8:35,36 John 12:25 1 Peter 3:10 he that keepeth Proverbs 2:1-9 Proverbs 3:18,21 Proverbs 4:4,6,21 Jump to Previous Cherishes Find Gets Getteth Getting Good Heart Keepeth Keeping Keeps Loves Loving Prosper Prospers Sense Soul Understanding WisdomJump to Next Cherishes Find Gets Getteth Getting Good Heart Keepeth Keeping Keeps Loves Loving Prosper Prospers Sense Soul Understanding WisdomProverbs 19 1. Life and ConductHe who gains wisdom The Hebrew word for "wisdom" here is "חָכְמָה" (chokmah), which encompasses not only knowledge but also the skillful application of that knowledge in daily life. In the ancient Near Eastern context, wisdom was highly valued as a divine gift that guided individuals in making righteous and prudent decisions. Gaining wisdom is portrayed as an active pursuit, suggesting that it requires effort, discipline, and a heart inclined towards learning. This pursuit is not merely for intellectual enrichment but is deeply connected to one's spiritual and moral well-being. loves his own soul he who keeps understanding will find success Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His reign is often associated with peace and prosperity in Israel. 2. Israel The nation to which Solomon belonged and over which he reigned. The cultural and religious context of Israel during Solomon's time is crucial for understanding the Proverbs. 3. Wisdom Literature Proverbs is part of the wisdom literature in the Bible, which includes books like Job and Ecclesiastes. These texts focus on practical and philosophical insights into life and godliness. Teaching Points The Value of WisdomWisdom is portrayed as a treasure that benefits the individual who seeks it. In a conservative Christian perspective, this wisdom is rooted in the fear of the Lord and adherence to His commandments. Self-Care through Wisdom Loving one's own soul involves making choices that lead to spiritual and personal well-being. This includes seeking wisdom and understanding as foundational to a successful life. Understanding Leads to Success The Hebrew word for "understanding" (binah) implies discernment and insight. Keeping understanding means applying this discernment in daily life, which leads to success as defined by God's standards. Practical Application of Wisdom Wisdom should be actively pursued and applied in all areas of life, including relationships, work, and spiritual growth. This involves daily decisions that align with biblical principles. The Role of Scripture in Gaining Wisdom Regular engagement with Scripture is essential for gaining wisdom and understanding. The Bible provides the foundation and guidance needed to navigate life's challenges successfully.(8) He that getteth wisdom.--Literally, heart. For that "wisdom," or "knowledge," that begins with the "fear of the Lord" (see above on Proverbs 1:7), and ends with loving Him, is not a matter of intellect only, but of the heart also--i.e., the will and affections.Verse 8. - He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul. "Wisdom" is, in the Hebrew, leb. "heart;" it is a matter, not of intellect only. but of will and affections (see on Proverbs 15:32). Septuagint, ἀγαπᾷ ἑαυτόν, "loveth himself." The contrary, "hateth his own soul," occurs in Proverbs 29:24. By striving to obtain wisdom a man shows that he has regard for the welfare of his soul and body. Hence St. Thomas Aquinas ('Sum. Theol.,' 1:2, qu. 25, art. 7, quoted by Corn. a Lapide) takes occasion to demonstrate that only good men are really lovers of themselves, while evil men are practically self-haters, proving his position by a reference to Arislotle's numeration of the characteristics of friendship, which the former exhibit, and none of which the latter can possess ('Eth. Nic.,' 9:4). He that keepeth understanding shall find good (Proverbs 16:20). A man must not only strive hard and use all available means to get wisdom and prudence, he must guard them like a precious treasure, not lose them for want of care or let them lie useless; and then he will find that they bring with themselves innumerable benefits. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He who acquiresקֹֽנֶה־ (qō·neh-) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7069: To erect, create, to procure, by purchase, to own wisdom לֵּ֭ב (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre loves אֹהֵ֣ב (’ō·hêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 157: To have affection f himself; נַפְשׁ֑וֹ (nap̄·šōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion one who safeguards שֹׁמֵ֥ר (šō·mêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to understanding תְּ֝בוּנָ֗ה (tə·ḇū·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8394: Intelligence, an argument, caprice will find לִמְצֹא־ (lim·ṣō-) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present success. טֽוֹב׃ (ṭō·wḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good Links Proverbs 19:8 NIVProverbs 19:8 NLT Proverbs 19:8 ESV Proverbs 19:8 NASB Proverbs 19:8 KJV Proverbs 19:8 BibleApps.com Proverbs 19:8 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 19:8 Chinese Bible Proverbs 19:8 French Bible Proverbs 19:8 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 19:8 He who gets wisdom loves his own (Prov. 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