Proverbs 4:8

New International Reader's Version

Value wisdom highly, and she will lift you up. Hold her close, and she will honor you.

Cross References

Proverbs 22:4

Being humble comes from having respect for the Lord. This will bring you wealth and honor and life.

Proverbs 3:16

Long life is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor.

Proverbs 3:35

Wise people receive honor. But foolish people get only shame.

Song of Solomon 2:6

Your left arm is under my head. Your right arm is around me.

Daniel 12:3

Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the sky. Those who lead many others to do what is right will be like the stars for ever and ever.

1 Samuel 2:30

“The Lord is the God of Israel. He announced, ‘I promised that members of your family line would serve me as priests forever.’ But now the Lord announces, ‘I will not let that happen! I will honor those who honor me. But I will turn away from those who look down on me.