Proverbs 19:8

Easy To Read Version

If a person really likes himself, then he will work hard to become wise. He will try hard to understand, and he will get his reward.

Cross References

Psalm 19:11

The Lord’s teachings warn his servant.\par Good things come from obeying them.\par

Proverbs 16:20

The person who listens when people try to teach him will profit. And the person who trusts in the Lord will be blessed.

Proverbs 17:16

If a foolish person has money, it is wasted. Why? Because that foolish person does not use the money to become wise.

Proverbs 19:9

A lying witness must be punished! The person who tells lies will be destroyed.

Proverbs 22:18

It will be good for you if you remember these things. It will help you if you can say these words.

Proverbs 3:18

Wisdom is like the Tree of Life. {\cf2\super [3]} It gives full life to people that accept it. People that keep wisdom will be truly happy!

Proverbs 3:21

My son, don’t ever let wisdom out of your sight! Guard your ability to think and plan wisely.

Proverbs 3:22

Wisdom and understanding will give you life and make it more beautiful.

Proverbs 4:21

Don’t let my words leave you. Remember the things I say.

Proverbs 4:4

And my father taught me these things. He said to me, “Remember the things I say. Obey my commands and you will live.

Proverbs 4:6

Don’t turn away from wisdom. Then wisdom will protect you. Love wisdom, and wisdom will keep you safe.”

Ezekiel 36:26

\{God said,\} “I will also put a new spirit in you \{and change your way of thinking\}. I will take out the heart of stone from your body and give you a tender, human heart.

John 12:25

The person that loves his own life will lose it. But the person that hates his life in this world will keep it. He will have life forever.

John 14:21

If a person knows my commands and obeys those commands, then that person truly loves me. And my Father will love the person that loves me. And I will love that person. I will show myself to him.”

1 Peter 3:10

\{The Scripture {\cf2\super [24]} says,\}