Proverbs 4:8 Cross References - NSB

⁸ »Love wisdom and she will exalt you. Embrace wisdom and she will honor you.

³⁰ »Jehovah, the God of Israel says: ‘I said indeed that your house and the house of your father should walk before me all the days of your life.’« Now Jehovah says: »Far be it from me. I will honor those who honor me. I will not regard those who think little of me.

⁵ That night Jehovah appeared to him in a dream and asked him: »What do you want me to give you?« ⁶ Solomon answered: »You always showed great love for my father David, your servant. He was good, loyal, and honest in his relation with you. You have continued to show him your great and constant love by giving him a son who today rules in his place. ⁷ »O Jehovah God, you allowed me to succeed my father as king, even though I am very young and do not know how to rule. ⁸ »I am among the people you have chosen to be your own. They are a people who are so many that they cannot be counted. ⁹ ‘Give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice. Help me know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?« ¹⁰ Jehovah was pleased that Solomon asked for this. ¹¹ He said to him: »Because you have asked for the wisdom to rule justly, instead of long life for yourself or riches or the death of your enemies, ¹² »I will do what you have asked. I will give you more wisdom and understanding than anyone has ever had. There has never been nor will ever be anyone like you. ¹³ »I will also give you what you did not ask for. All your life you will have wealth and honor, more than that of any other king.

³⁵ Wise people will inherit glory. But disgrace is the legacy of stupid (foolish) people.

⁴ Respect for Jehovah and humility bring riches and honor and life.

³ »Those who have wisdom (insight) will shine like the brightness of the firmament. They turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.