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Proverbs 19:8
But he that possesseth a mind, loveth his own soul, and he that keepeth prudence, shall find good things.
Proverbs 19:8 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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Proverbs 19:8 in other translations
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
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In context
5 A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies, shall not escape.
6 Many honour the person of him that is mighty, and are friends of him that giveth gifts.
7 The brethren of the poor man hate him: moreover also his friends have departed far from him. He that followeth after words only, shall have nothing.
8 But he that possesseth a mind, loveth his own soul, and he that keepeth prudence, shall find good things.
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies, shall perish.
10 Delicacies are not seemly for a fool: nor for a servant to have rule over princes.
11 The learning of a man is known by patience: and his glory is to pass over wrongs.
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