Proverbs 19:8
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 19
“He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.”Proverbs 19:8
What Does Proverbs 19:8 Mean?
Proverbs 19:8 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 19, verse 8 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wisdom.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 19:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 16:20“He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.”Proverbs 8:35“For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.”Proverbs 3:18“She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.”Proverbs 4:6“Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.”Proverbs 4:5“Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.”1 Peter 3:10“For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:”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 to him.”Psalms 19:11“Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.”Proverbs 2:1“My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;”Proverbs 4:21“Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.”Ezekiel 36:26“A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.”Proverbs 3:21“My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:”Proverbs 4:4“He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.”Proverbs 10:14“Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.”Proverbs 17:16“Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?”Proverbs 22:18“For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.”John 12:25“He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.”
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