Matthew Henry · Verse 8
Those only love their souls aright that get true wisdom.
Proverbs 19:8
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
BSB
He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.
KJV
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
ASV
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.
BBE
He who gets wisdom has love for his soul: he who keeps good sense will get what is truly good.
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