Proverbs 8:36

But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 8:36

BSB
But he who fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death."
AKJV
But he that sins against me wrongs his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
CPDV
But he who sins against me will wound his own soul. All who hate me love death."
ERV
But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
NHEB
But he who sins against me wrongs his own soul. All those who hate me love death."
SMT
And he sinning against me did violence to his soul: all hating me loved death.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 8:36

ButhethatsinnethH2398VerbagainstmewrongethH2554VerbhisownsoulH5315Noun FemininealltheythathateH8130VerbmeloveH157VerbdeathH4194Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 8:36

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 8:36
Summary
Rejecting wisdom leads to self-destruction
Event
Warning against rejecting wisdom
Estimated Time Period
c. 10th century BC
Category
Judgment