Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
He who keeps understanding will
King James Version
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
Holman Bible
one who safeguards understanding finds success.
International Standard Version
Whoever obtains wisdom loves himself, and whoever treasures understanding will prosper.
A Conservative Version
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
American Standard Version
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.
Amplified
He who gains wisdom and good sense loves (preserves) his own soul;
He who keeps understanding will find good and prosper.
Bible in Basic English
He who gets wisdom has love for his soul: he who keeps good sense will get what is truly good.
Darby Translation
He that getteth sense loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
Julia Smith Translation
He obtaining a heart loved his soul: he watched understanding to find good.
King James 2000
He that gets wisdom loves his own soul: he that keeps understanding shall find good.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who acquires wisdom loves himself; he who guards understanding [loves] to find good.
Modern King James verseion
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding shall find good.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that is wise loveth his own soul; and whoso hath understanding, shall prosper.
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.
The Emphasized Bible
He that acquireth sense, loveth his own soul, he that guardeth understanding, shall find blessing.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whoso is getting heart is loving his soul, He is keeping understanding to find good.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 19:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
How To Avoid Fools And Foolishness
7
The brothers of the poor hate him. His friends leave him. He pursues them with words but they do not listen!
8
He who keeps understanding will
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 16:20
He who handles a matter wisely will find good. Trust in Jehovah and be happy.
Psalm 19:11
They warn your servant. There is a great reward in following them.
Proverbs 2:1-9
My son, take my words to heart and treasure my commandments within you.
Proverbs 3:18
She (wisdom) is a tree of life to those who hold her. Happy are all who keep her.
Proverbs 3:21
My son, do not let them depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion!
Proverbs 4:4
Father taught me. He said: Remember my words in your heart. Obey my commandments and live.
Proverbs 4:6
Do not abandon wisdom, and she will protect you. Love her, and she will keep you safe.
Proverbs 4:21
Do not let them leave your sight. Hold them in the midst of your heart!
Proverbs 8:35-36
Those who find me find life. They will receive favor from Jehovah.
Proverbs 17:16
Is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom? He has no sense!
Proverbs 22:18
It is pleasant that you keep them within you. They will be firmly established on you lips.
Ezekiel 36:26
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you. I will remove your stubborn hearts and give you obedient hearts.
John 12:25
He that loves his life [in this world] loses it; and he that detests (does not love) his life in this world shall save it for everlasting life.
John 14:21
He that has my commandments, and obeys them loves me. My Father will love the person who loves me. I will love him and disclose myself to him.
1 Peter 3:10
Whoever would love life and see good days should keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.