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8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

Proverbs 19:8

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Matthew Henry

(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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