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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 19, Verse 8

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7
All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth [them with] words, [yet] they [are] wanting [to him].
King James Version
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
American Standard Version
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.
New English Translation
The one who acquires understanding loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.
World English Bible
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
9
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall perish.
10
Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
11
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression.
12
The king's wrath [is] as the roaring of a lion; but his favour [is] as dew upon the grass.
13
A foolish son [is] the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife [are] a continual dropping.
14
House and riches [are] the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife [is] from the LORD.
15
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; [but] he that despiseth his ways shall die.
17
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
18
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.