Proverbs 19:8
Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good.
In context
5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will not escape. 6 Many seek the favor of a generous man, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts. 7 All a poor man’s brothers hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him! He pursues them with words, but does not have them. 8 Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good.
9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will perish. 10 It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury, much less for a slave to rule over princes. 11 Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 19:8 in the KJV
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 19:8 in the NIV
The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.