The Lord’s teachings warn his servant.\par Good things come from obeying them.\par
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. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who gains Wisdom loves his own life; he who keeps understanding shall prosper and find good. American Standard Version (1901) He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good. Common English Bible Those who acquire good sense love themselves; those who keep understanding find success. Catholic Public Domain Version But whoever possesses reason loves his own soul. And one who guards prudence shall discover good things. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But he that possesseth a mind, loveth his own soul, and he that keepeth prudence shall find good things. |
The Lord’s teachings warn his servant.\par Good things come from obeying them.\par
The person who listens when people try to teach him will profit. And the person who trusts in the Lord will be blessed.
If a foolish person has money, it is wasted. Why? Because that foolish person does not use the money to become wise.
A lying witness must be punished! The person who tells lies will be destroyed.
It will be good for you if you remember these things. It will help you if you can say these words.
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!
My son, don’t ever let wisdom out of your sight! Guard your ability to think and plan wisely.
Wisdom and understanding will give you life and make it more beautiful.
And my father taught me these things. He said to me, “Remember the things I say. Obey my commands and you will live.
Don’t turn away from wisdom. Then wisdom will protect you. Love wisdom, and wisdom will keep you safe.”
\{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.
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.
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.”