17I love those that love me; and they that seek me early shall find me.


In Context

14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am intelligence; I have strength.

15 By me kings reign, and rulers make just decrees;

16 by me princes rule, and nobles, all the judges of the earth.

17 I love those that love me; and they that seek me early shall find me.

18 Riches and honour are with me; durable wealth and righteousness.

19 My fruit is better than fine gold, yea, than pure gold; and my revenue than choice silver.

Proverbs 8:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

8:17I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

8:17I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

8:17I love them that love me: and they that in the morning early watch for me, shall find me.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

8:17I love them that love me; And those that seek me diligently shall find me.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

8:17I love them that love me; and those that seek me diligently shall find me.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:17I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:17I love those who love me. Those who seek me diligently will find me.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

8:17I love those loving me, And those seeking me earnestly do find me.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

8:17I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.