Proverbs 19:8

New International Reader's Version

Anyone who gets wisdom loves life. Anyone who values understanding will soon succeed.

Cross References

Psalm 19:11

Your servant is warned by them. When people obey them, they are greatly rewarded.

Proverbs 16:20

If anyone pays attention to what they’re taught, they will succeed. Blessed is the person who trusts in the Lord.

Proverbs 17:16

Why should a foolish person try to buy wisdom? They are not even able to understand it.

Proverbs 19:9

A dishonest witness will be punished. And those who pour out lies will die.

Proverbs 22:18

It is pleasing when you keep them in your heart. Have all of them ready on your lips.

Proverbs 3:18

She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her. Those who hold her close will be blessed.

Proverbs 3:21

My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight. Hold on to good sense and the understanding of what is right.

Proverbs 3:22

They will be life for you. They will be like a gracious necklace around your neck.

Proverbs 4:21

Don’t let them out of your sight. Keep them in your heart.

Proverbs 4:4

Then my father taught me. He said to me, “Take hold of my words with all your heart. Keep my commands, and you will live.

Proverbs 4:6

Stay close to wisdom, and she will keep you safe. Love her, and she will watch over you.

Ezekiel 36:26

I will give you new hearts. I will give you a new spirit that is faithful to me. I will remove your stubborn hearts from you. I will give you hearts that obey me.

John 12:25

Anyone who loves their life will lose it. But anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it and have eternal life.

John 14:21

Anyone who has my commands and obeys them loves me. My Father will love the one who loves me. I too will love them. And I will show myself to them.”

1 Peter 3:10

Scripture says, “Suppose someone wants to love life and see good days. Then they must keep their tongues from speaking evil. They must keep their lips from telling lies.