Proverbs 4:9

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

She will set a garland of grace on your head; she will present you with a crown of beauty.”

American Standard Version (1901)

She will give to thy head a chaplet of grace; A crown of beauty will she deliver to thee.

Bible in Basic English

She will put a crown of grace on your head, giving you a head-dress of glory.

Douay-Rheims 1899

She shall give to thy head increase of graces, and protect thee with a noble crown.

Free Bible Version

She will place on your head a wreath of grace; she will present to you a crown of glory.”

Geneva Bible 1599

She shall giue a comely ornamet vnto thine head, yea, she shall giue thee a crowne of glorie.

King James (Authorized) Version

She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.

One Unity Resource Bible

She will give to your head a garland of chen ·grace·. She will deliver a crown of splendor to you.”

Translation for Translators

If you become wise, that will for you be like a beautiful wreath that is put {someone puts} on your head; it will be like a king’s glorious crown.” That is what my father told me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

She will put a wreath of honor on your head; she will give you a beautiful crown.”

Noah Webster Bible

She shall give to thy head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.

World English Bible

She will give to your head a garland of grace. She will deliver a crown of splendor to you.”

Young's Literal Translation

She giveth to thy head a wreath of grace, A crown of beauty she doth give thee freely.

Context

A Father’s Instruction

⁸Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you. ⁹She will set a garland of grace on your head; she will present you with a crown of beauty.”

Sermons

Let Us Not Grow Weary

Thomas Watson

Summary

This verse in Proverbs highlights the value of wisdom and its benefits, emphasizing that wisdom will bring honor and grace to those who embrace it. It encourages prioritizing wisdom above material possessions or earthly treasures, as wisdom leads to a fulfilling and purposeful life. The verse underscores the importance of seeking wisdom diligently and cherishing it as a precious gift from God. By choosing wisdom, one is guided towards making righteous decisions and living a life that reflects God's truth and goodness.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

ornament--such as the chaplet or wreath of conquerors. deliver--(Compare Gen 14:20). The allusion to a shield, contained in the Hebrew, suggests protection as well as honor (compare Pro 4:6).

John Gill Bible Commentary

She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace,.... This, and the following clause, explain what that honour is Christ promotes and brings his followers to here and hereafter: he gives them grace and more grace; "an increase of grace", so the Vulgate Latin version renders it; and some think James refers to this passage, Pro 4:6. The grace that Christ gives is very ornamental to his people: justifying grace greatly beautifies and adorns them; it not only covers the nakedness of their souls, and all their spots and imperfections, and through it all their sins are caused to pass from them; but they are made exceeding beautiful, perfectly comely through this comeliness, a perfection of beauty by it; and which is often signified by that which is very ornamental, rich, and costly, as fine linen, clothing of wrought gold, raiment of needlework, a Wedding garment, stuck with jewels and precious stones: sanctifying grace, which also is Christ's gift, is very ornamental; it is called "the beauty of holiness"; it is that by which a man is made like to God, and conformed to the image of Christ; it is the curious workmanship of the Spirit of God; or what makes a man beautiful, and makes him meet for heaven and happiness: every grace is ornamental; faith, hope, love, humility, &c. these are like rows of jewels, and chains of gold, about the neck. And when this ornament is said to be given "to the head", it is not to be understood of the natural head of a man, but of his whole person, it gives a comeliness to; and may denote the visibility of it, as it appears in the life and conversation; a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee; by which is meant eternal glory and happiness, called a "crown", an ensign of royal dignity, which, belongs to such as are made kings and priests unto God; and is given to conquerors, even who are more than conquerors through Christ, and as a reward of diligence and faithfulness, Rev 2:10. It is sometimes called a crown of life, a crown of righteousness, an incorruptible and never-fading one, and, as here, "a crown of glory"; the saints in heaven will have a glory put upon them, both in soul and body; they will appear with Christ in glory, and be crowned with glory and honour, as he is; they will be clothed and surrounded with it: and so some render it, "she will compass thee about with a crown of glory as with a shield'' (w); see Psa 5:12. This Christ is said to "deliver"; it is in his hands, laid up in him, and is safe with him; he has power to dispose of it, and it may be expected from him; see Ti2 4:8. (w) , Sept. "proteget te", V. L. "muniet te", Montanus, Tigerine version; "cinget te", Gejerus.

Proverbs 4:9

A Father’s Instruction

⁸Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you. ⁹She will set a garland of grace on your head; she will present you with a crown of beauty.”

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

She will set a garland of grace on your head; she will present you with a crown of beauty.”

American Standard Version (1901)

She will give to thy head a chaplet of grace; A crown of beauty will she deliver to thee.

Bible in Basic English

She will put a crown of grace on your head, giving you a head-dress of glory.

Douay-Rheims 1899

She shall give to thy head increase of graces, and protect thee with a noble crown.

Free Bible Version

She will place on your head a wreath of grace; she will present to you a crown of glory.”

Geneva Bible 1599

She shall giue a comely ornamet vnto thine head, yea, she shall giue thee a crowne of glorie.

King James (Authorized) Version

She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.

One Unity Resource Bible

She will give to your head a garland of chen ·grace·. She will deliver a crown of splendor to you.”

Translation for Translators

If you become wise, that will for you be like a beautiful wreath that is put {someone puts} on your head; it will be like a king’s glorious crown.” That is what my father told me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

She will put a wreath of honor on your head; she will give you a beautiful crown.”

Noah Webster Bible

She shall give to thy head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.

World English Bible

She will give to your head a garland of grace. She will deliver a crown of splendor to you.”

Young's Literal Translation

She giveth to thy head a wreath of grace, A crown of beauty she doth give thee freely.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

ornament--such as the chaplet or wreath of conquerors. deliver--(Compare Gen 14:20). The allusion to a shield, contained in the Hebrew, suggests protection as well as honor (compare Pro 4:6).

John Gill Bible Commentary

Proverbs 4:9

Verse

Context

A Father’s Instruction

Sermons

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Proverbs 4:9

A Father’s Instruction

Let Us Not Grow Weary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes