Proverbs 19:8

He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.

Cross References (15)

  • Proverbs 16:20 (14)

    Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

  • Proverbs 8:35–36 (10)

    For whoever finds me finds life and obtains the favor of the LORD.

  • Proverbs 3:18 (8)

    She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed.

  • Proverbs 4:6 (8)

    Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you.

  • 1 Peter 3:10 (6)

    For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.

  • John 14:21 (5)

    Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and

  • Psalms 19:11 (4)

    By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward.

  • Proverbs 2:1–9 (4)

    My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,

  • Proverbs 4:21 (3)

    Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart.

  • Ezekiel 36:26 (3)

    I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of f

  • Proverbs 17:16 (2)

    Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?

  • Proverbs 4:4 (2)

    he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.

  • Proverbs 3:21 (2)

    My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.

  • Proverbs 22:18 (2)

    for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.

  • John 12:25 (1)

    Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.