8But he that possesseth a mind, loveth his own soul, and he that keepeth prudence shall find good things.


In Context

5 A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

6 Many honour the person of him that is mighty, and are friends of him that giveth gifts.

7 The brethren of the poor man hate him: moreover also his friends have departed far from him. He that followeth after words only, shall have nothing.

8 But he that possesseth a mind, loveth his own soul, and he that keepeth prudence shall find good things.

9 A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies, shall perish.

10 Delicacies are not seemly for a fool: nor for a servant to have rule over princes.

Proverbs 19:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

19:8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: [he that] keepeth understanding shall find good.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

19:8He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

19:8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:8He that getteth sense loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

19:8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:8He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

19:8Whoso is getting heart is loving his soul, He is keeping understanding to find good.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

19:8He that gets wisdom loves his own soul: he that keeps understanding shall find good.