Proverbs 4:8
Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 4 connects to 6 cross-references. The father recalls his own father's instruction urging him to get wisdom above all else and cherish her so she will protect him. He contrasts the path of the righteous, which shines brighter until full day, with the way of …
Other Translations
Exalt her, and she will promote thee; She will bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her.
Exalt her, and she doth lift thee up, She honoureth thee, when thou dost embrace her.
Put her in a high place, and you will be lifted up by her; she will give you honour, when you give her your love.
Cross References
Wherefore the Lord God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should …
In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give …
And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall …
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.
And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness …