Proverbs 19:8

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

He who gains Wisdom loves his own life; he who keeps understanding shall prosper and find good.

Cross References

Psalm 19:11

Moreover, by them is Your servant warned (reminded, illuminated, and instructed); and in keeping them there is great reward.

Proverbs 16:20

He who deals wisely and heeds [God's] word and counsel shall find good, and whoever leans on, trusts in, and is confident in the Lord–happy, blessed, and fortunate is he.

Proverbs 17:16

Of what use is money in the hand of a [self-confident] fool to buy skillful and godly Wisdom–when he has no understanding or heart for it?

Proverbs 19:9

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he who breathes forth lies shall perish.

Proverbs 22:18

For it will be pleasant if you keep them in your mind [believing them]; your lips will be accustomed to [confessing] them.

Proverbs 3:18

She is a tree of life to those who lay hold on her; and happy (blessed, fortunate, to be envied) is everyone who holds her fast.

Proverbs 3:21

My son, let them not escape from your sight, but keep sound and godly Wisdom and discretion,

Proverbs 3:22

And they will be life to your inner self, and a gracious ornament to your neck (your outer self).

Proverbs 4:21

Let them not depart from your sight; keep them in the center of your heart.

Proverbs 4:4

He taught me and said to me, Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments and live. [I Chron. 28:9; Eph. 6:4.]

Proverbs 4:6

Forsake not [Wisdom], and she will keep, defend, and protect you; love her, and she will guard you.

Ezekiel 36:26

A new heart will I give you and a new spirit will I put within you, and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.

John 12:25

Anyone who loves his life loses it, but anyone who hates his life in this world will keep it to life eternal. [Whoever has no love for, no concern for, no regard for his life here on earth, but despises it, preserves his life forever and ever.]

John 14:21

The person who has My commands and keeps them is the one who [really] loves Me; and whoever [really] loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I [too] will love him and will show (reveal, manifest) Myself to him. [I will let Myself be clearly seen by him and make Myself real to him.]

1 Peter 3:10

For let him who wants to enjoy life and see good days [good–whether apparent or not] keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from guile (treachery, deceit).