Proverbs 4:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 4:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 4:8 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 4:8 — KJV
“Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.”
— Proverbs 4:8 (KJV)
Proverbs 4:8 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 4:8
“For I will promote thee unto very great honour, and I will do whatsoever thou sayest unto me: come therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people.”
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“And Balak said unto Balaam, Did I not earnestly send unto thee to call thee? wherefore camest thou not unto me? am I not able indeed to promote thee to honour?”
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“Therefore now flee thou to thy place: I thought to promote thee unto great honour; but, lo, the LORD hath kept thee back from honour.”
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“Thou shalt stand abroad, and the man to whom thou dost lend shall bring out the pledge abroad unto thee.”
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“But the olive tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, wherewith by me they honour God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees? go...: or, go up and down for other trees”
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