Proverbs 19:8

The Man of Integrity

7All the brothers of a poor man hate him— how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found. 8He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.

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Berean Standard Bible
He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.
American Standard Version (1901)
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.
Bible in Basic English
He who gets wisdom has love for his soul: he who keeps good sense will get what is truly good.
Douay-Rheims 1899
But he that possesseth a mind, loveth his own soul, and he that keepeth prudence shall find good things.
Free Bible Version
If you become wise, you have good self-esteem; if you learn good sense you'll be successful.
Geneva Bible 1599
He that possesseth vnderstanding, loueth his owne soule, and keepeth wisdome to finde goodnesse.
King James (Authorized) Version
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
One Unity Resource Bible
He who gets wisdom 'ahav ·affectionately loves· his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
Translation for Translators
Those who become wise [IDM] are doing a favor for themselves; those who get good sense will prosper.
Unlocked Literal Bible
He who gets wisdom loves his own life; he who keeps understanding will find what is good.
Noah Webster Bible
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
World English Bible
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is getting heart is loving his soul, He is keeping understanding to find good.