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Proverbs 4:8
Put her in a high place, and you will be lifted up by her; she will give you honour, when you give her your love.
Proverbs 4:8 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 4:8 in other translations
Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.
Esteem her, and she will exalt you. She will bring you to honor when you embrace her.
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In context
5 Get wisdom, get true knowledge; keep it in memory, do not be turned away from the words of my mouth.
6 Do not give her up, and she will keep you; give her your love, and she will make you safe.
7 The first sign of wisdom is to get wisdom; go, give all you have to get true knowledge.
8 Put her in a high place, and you will be lifted up by her; she will give you honour, when you give her your love.
9 She will put a crown of grace on your head, giving you a head-dress of glory.
10 Give ear, O my son, and let your heart be open to my sayings; and long life will be yours.
11 I have given you teaching in the way of wisdom, guiding your steps in the straight way.
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