Proverbs 4:9
Proverbs 4:9 in Multiple Translations
She will set a garland of grace on your head; she will present you with a crown of beauty.”
She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
She will give to thy head a chaplet of grace; A crown of beauty will she deliver to thee.
She will put a crown of grace on your head, giving you a head-dress of glory.
She will place on your head a wreath of grace; she will present to you a crown of glory.”
She shall giue a comely ornamet vnto thine head, yea, she shall giue thee a crowne of glorie.
She giveth to thy head a wreath of grace, A crown of beauty she doth give thee freely.
She will give to your head a garland of grace. She will deliver a crown of splendor to you.”
She shall give to thy head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
She shall give to thy head increase of graces, and protect thee with a noble crown.
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.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 4:9
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Proverbs 4:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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תִּתֵּ֣ן
לְ֭/רֹאשְׁ/ךָ
לִוְיַת
חֵ֑ן
עֲטֶ֖רֶת
תִּפְאֶ֣רֶת
תְּמַגְּנֶֽ/ךָּ
תִּתֵּ֣ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
לְ֭/רֹאשְׁ/ךָ
rôʼsh
H7218
head
Prep | N-ms | Suff
לִוְיַת
livyâh
H3880
wreath
N-fs
חֵ֑ן
chên
H2580
favor
N-ms
עֲטֶ֖רֶת
ʻăṭârâh
H5850
crown
N-fs
תִּפְאֶ֣רֶת
tiphʼârâh
H8597
beauty
N-fs
תְּמַגְּנֶֽ/ךָּ
mâgan
H4042
to deliver
V-Piel-Imperf-3fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 4:9
תִּתֵּ֣ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
לְ֭/רֹאשְׁ/ךָ
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
לִוְיַת
livyâh
H3880
"wreath"
N-fs
A wreath or ornament was something attached or joined, often used to symbolize beauty or honor. In the Bible, wreaths were used as decorations or symbols of celebration, and the word is translated as 'ornament' in some versions.
Definition: wreath
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: ornament. See also: Proverbs 1:9; Proverbs 4:9.
חֵ֑ן
chên
H2580
"favor"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means showing kindness or favor to someone, like God's graciousness to humanity. It appears in the Bible as 'favor' or 'grace'.
Definition: 1) favour, grace, charm 1a) favour, grace, elegance 1b) favour, acceptance
Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: favour, grace(-ious), pleasant, precious, (well-) favoured. See also: Genesis 6:8; 1 Samuel 20:29; Psalms 45:3.
עֲטֶ֖רֶת
ʻăṭârâh
H5850
"crown"
N-fs
A crown is a symbol of power and honor, and this word is used in the Bible to describe a royal crown. It appears in 2 Samuel 12:30, where King David takes a crown from a defeated king.
Definition: crown, wreath
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: crown. See also: 2 Samuel 12:30; Song of Solomon 3:11; Psalms 21:4.
תִּפְאֶ֣רֶת
tiphʼârâh
H8597
"beauty"
N-fs
This Hebrew word describes something beautiful or glorious, like a lovely garment or a person's honor. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's glory, as well as the beauty of creation and human achievements, as seen in Psalm and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) beauty, splendour, glory 1a) beauty, finery (of garments, jewels) 1b) glory 1b1) of rank, renown 1b2) as attribute of God 1c) honour (or nation Israel) 1d) glorying, boasting (of individual)
Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: beauty(-iful), bravery, comely, fair, glory(-ious), honour, majesty. See also: Exodus 28:2; Isaiah 28:4; Psalms 71:8.
תְּמַגְּנֶֽ/ךָּ
mâgan
H4042
"to deliver"
V-Piel-Imperf-3fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means to deliver or rescue someone, like God protecting the Israelites from harm in Exodus. It can also mean to hand someone over safely. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's saving actions.
Definition: (Piel) to deliver up, give, deliver
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: deliver. See also: Genesis 14:20; Proverbs 4:9; Hosea 11:8.
Study Notes — Proverbs 4:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 4:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 4:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 4:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 4:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 4:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 4:9
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 4:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 4:9
- Sermons on Proverbs 4:9
Context — A Father’s Instruction
7Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
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.”
10Listen, my son, and receive my words, and the years of your life will be many. 11I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 1:9 | For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck. |
| 2 | 1 Peter 5:4 | And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. |
| 3 | Hebrews 2:7–9 | You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor and placed everything under his feet.” When God subjected all things to him, He left nothing outside of his control. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him. But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. |
| 4 | Isaiah 28:5 | On that day the LORD of Hosts will be a crown of glory, a diadem of splendor to the remnant of His people, |
| 5 | Proverbs 16:31 | Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness. |
| 6 | Revelation 3:21 | To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. |
| 7 | 1 Timothy 2:9–10 | Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God. |
| 8 | Proverbs 3:22 | They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck. |
| 9 | 1 Peter 3:4 | but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight. |
Proverbs 4:9 Summary
[This verse is saying that when we choose to follow wisdom, God will bless us with His favor and honor, and we will receive a 'crown of beauty' that comes from living a life that pleases Him (as seen in Proverbs 3:1-4). The 'garland of grace' and 'crown of beauty' are symbols of the good things that happen when we make wise choices and trust in God (like in Jeremiah 29:11). To get these blessings, we need to value and prioritize wisdom in our lives, and seek to live in a way that is pleasing to God (as taught in Proverbs 1:7 and Matthew 22:37-40).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of a 'garland of grace' in Proverbs 4:9?
The 'garland of grace' refers to the favor and blessing that comes from God, as seen in Psalm 84:11, where it says 'the Lord bestows favor and honor' on those who walk uprightly, and in Proverbs 3:34, which says 'He mocks the mockers but gives grace to the humble'.
How does wisdom present us with a 'crown of beauty'?
The 'crown of beauty' in Proverbs 4:9 symbolizes the honor and dignity that come from living a wise and virtuous life, as described in Proverbs 31:10-31, where a woman who fears the Lord is praised for her beauty and character.
Is this verse only for men, since it says 'my son' in the surrounding verses?
Although the verse is addressed to 'my son', the wisdom of Proverbs is for all people, as seen in Proverbs 1:7, which says 'the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge', and in Proverbs 8:1-36, where wisdom is personified as a woman calling out to all people to listen and learn.
How can I receive the garland of grace and the crown of beauty mentioned in this verse?
To receive the garland of grace and the crown of beauty, one must prize and embrace wisdom, as stated in Proverbs 4:8, and seek to live a life of humility and obedience to God, as seen in Micah 6:8 and Matthew 5:3-12.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can show that I prize and embrace wisdom in my daily life?
- How can I balance the desire for earthly beauty and recognition with the pursuit of the 'crown of beauty' that comes from wisdom?
- In what ways have I experienced the 'garland of grace' in my life, and how can I share that with others?
- What are some areas where I need to seek wisdom and guidance, and how can I apply the principles of this verse to those areas?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 4:9
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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 4:9
She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 4:9
An ornament of grace, i.e. an acceptable or beautiful ornament, such as they used to put upon their heads.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 4:9
Proverbs 4:9 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.Ver. 9. A crown of glory.] The psalmist shows by prophesying that even kings, coming to taste the excellence of the comforts of godliness, and to feel the power of God’ s word, should sing for joy of heart, and greatly acknowledge the excelling glory of God and godliness.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 4:9
Verse 9. A crown of glory] A tiara, diadem, or crown, shall not be more honourable to the princely wearer, than sound wisdom-true religion-coupled with deep learning, shall be to the Christian and the scholar.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 4:9
Seventh Address. Chap. Proverbs 4:1-9 Resuming, after the parenthesis (Proverbs 3:27-35) the style and tone of fatherly address of the preceding sections, the Teacher commends Wisdom to his scholars as his children, by the example of his own early education. Mr Horton happily remarks, “This chapter begins with a charming little piece of autobiography,” and quotes Wordsworth’s words, “Wisdom doth live with children round her knees.”
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 4:9
9. A crown of glory — Among the Orientals the headdress was the most ornamental part, and the most esteemed. It was the ornament, par excellence. So this true wisdom, founded on piety, is the noblest ornament of man. Comp.
Sermons on Proverbs 4:9
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Let Us Not Grow Weary by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches on the importance of not growing weary in well-doing, emphasizing that despite the challenges and sufferings faced in a Christian course, believers should pe |
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Crowns - Part 1 by Ken Baird | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of the Five Crowns mentioned in the Bible. They have already covered the incorruptible crown and the soul winner's crown in previo |
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Drama in Solomon's Harem by Fred Flack | Fred Flack preaches on the victory of 'FIRST LOVE' over all the seductive influences of the world, using the alternative interpretation of the Song of Solomon. The characters of th |
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The Faithful Promiser (31 Day Devotional) by John MacDuff | John MacDuff preaches about the glorious promises of God, highlighting the delight of pleading individual promises at the mercy-seat and the importance of trusting in God's faithfu |
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What Is Glory? by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks concludes the 'Horizons' series by emphasizing the theme of glory in the Bible, highlighting how each Person of the Divine Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - |
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1 Peter 5:4 by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the role of Christ as the Chief Shepherd, encouraging church elders and pastors to fulfill their duties with faithfulness, humility, and joy. He explains that |
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The First Resurrection and the Judgment Seat of Christ by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches about the transformation that will occur when Christ comes again, where believers will receive new bodies that are immortal and similar to Jesus' resurrected bo |