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Proverbs 1:9
For, a wreath of beauty, shall they be to thy head, and chains of ornament, to thy neck.
Proverbs 1:9 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 1:9 in other translations
For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.
For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck.
for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck.
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In context
6 By gaining discernment of proverb, and satire, the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
7 The reverence of Yahweh, is the beginning of knowledge, Wisdom and correction, the foolish have despised.
8 Hear, my son, the correction of thy father, and do not reject the instruction of thy mother;
9 For, a wreath of beauty, shall they be to thy head, and chains of ornament, to thy neck.
10 My son, if sinners entice thee, do not consent.
11 If they say—Come with us,—Let us lie in wait for blood, Let us watch in secret for him who is needlessly innocent;
12 Let us engulf them, like hades, alive, While in health, like them who are going down to the pit;
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