Proverbs 8:36

But those who fail to find me harm themselves; all who hate me love death.”

Proverbs 8:36 · NIV

In context

33 Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it. 34 Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. 35 For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord. 36 But those who fail to find me harm themselves; all who hate me love death.”

Proverbs 8

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KJV King James Version — Proverbs 8:36 in the KJV
But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: All they that hate me love death.
ESV English Standard Version — Proverbs 8:36 in the ESV
but he who fails to find me injures himself; all who hate me love death.”