8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. …
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 8)Those are here encouraged, 1. That take pains to get wisdom , to get knowledge, and grace, and acquaintance with God; those that do so show that they love their own souls , and will be found to have done themselves the greatest kindness imaginable. No man ever hated his own flesh , but loves that, yet many are wanting in love to their own souls, for only those love their souls, and consequently lo…
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