Proverbs 19:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 19:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 19:8 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. wisdom: Heb. an heart" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 19:8 — KJV
“He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. wisdom: Heb. an heart”
— Proverbs 19:8 (KJV)
Proverbs 19:8 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 19:8
“He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. instruction: or, correction heareth: or, obeyeth getteth...: Heb. possesseth an heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:8: getteth, own, soul
“Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. that getteth...: Heb. that draweth out understanding”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:8: getteth, wisdom, understanding
“But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. understanding: Heb. heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:8: own, soul, understanding
“At his day thou shalt give him his hire, neither shall the sun go down upon it; for he is poor, and setteth his heart upon it: lest he cry against thee unto the LORD, and it be sin unto thee. setteth...: Heb. lifteth his soul unto it”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:8: own, soul, heb
“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? understanding: Heb. hearing”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:8: understanding, good, heb
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