Proverbs 4:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

It will be like wearing a glorious crown of beautiful flowers.”

I'll also give you what you didn't ask for. You'll be rich and respected as long as you live, and you'll be greater than any other king.

and wear their teachings as you would a lovely hat or a pretty necklace.

Stupidity leads to foolishness; be clever and learn.

Grey hair is a glorious crown worn by those who have lived right.

They will help you to live a long and beautiful life.

My child, if you listen and obey my teachings, you will live a long time.

When this time comes, the LORD All-Powerful will be a glorious crown for his people who survive.

Be beautiful in your heart by being gentle and quiet. This kind of beauty will last, and God considers it very special.

Then when Christ the Chief Shepherd returns, you will be given a crown that will never lose its glory.

Everyone who wins the victory will sit with me on my throne, just as I won the victory and sat with my Father on his throne.