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Proverbs 4:9 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 4 · verse 9
She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.Proverbs 4:9 · King James Version
Proverbs 4:9 in context
7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
8Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
9She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
10Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
11I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- ornamentlivyâhsomething attachedH3880 →
- gracechêngraciousnessH2580 →
- crownʻăṭârâha crownH5850 →
- glorytiphʼârâhornamentH8597 →
- givenâthanto give, used with greatest latitude of applicationH5414 →
- headrôʼshthe head , whether literal or figurativeH7218 →
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Here we have, I. The invitation which Solomon gives to his children to come and receive instruction from him (Pro 4:1, Pro 4:2): Hear, you children, the instruction of a father. That is, 1.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-13