Proverbs 4:8

Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 4:8

BSB
Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.
AKJV
Exalt her, and she shall promote you: she shall bring you to honor, when you do embrace her.
CPDV
Grasp her, and she will exalt you. You will be glorified by her, when you have embraced her.
ERV
Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
NHEB
Esteem her, and she will exalt you. She will bring you to honor, when you embrace her.
SMT
Lift her up and she shall exalt thee: she will honor thee when thou shalt embrace her.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 4:8

ExaltH5549VerbherandsheshallpromoteH7311VerbtheesheshallbringtheetohonourH3513VerbwhenthoudostembraceH2263Verbher

Commentary for Proverbs 4:8

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 4:8
Summary
Honor wisdom receives advancement and respect
Event
Wisdom brings promotion and honor
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom