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


In Context

14 Mine is counsel and substance, I am understanding, I have might.

15 By me kings reign, and princes decree righteousness,

16 By me do chiefs rule, and nobles, All judges of the earth.

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

18 Wealth and honour are with me, Lasting substance and righteousness.

19 Better is my fruit than gold, even fine gold, And mine increase 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 Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:17I love those that love me; and they that seek me early 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 American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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