Proverbs 4:9
“She shall giue to thine head an ornament of grace, a crowne of glory shall she deliuer to thee.”
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Proverbs 4:9 Context
7Wisedome is the principall thing, therefore get wisedome: and with all thy getting, get vnderstanding. 8Exalt her, and shee shall promote thee: shee shall bring thee to honour, when thou doest imbrace her. 9She shall giue to thine head an ornament of grace, a crowne of glory shall she deliuer to thee. 10Heare, O my sonne, and receiue my sayings: and the yeeres of thy life shalbe many. 11I haue taught thee in the way of wisedome: I haue lead thee in right pathes.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 4:9
She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
- King James Version
"She will place on your head a garland of grace; She will present you with a crown of beauty."
- New American Standard Version (1995)
She will give to thy head a chaplet of grace; A crown of beauty will she deliver to thee.
- American Standard Version (1901)
She will put a crown of grace on your head, giving you a head-dress of glory.
- Basic English Bible
She shall give to thy head a garland of grace; a crown of glory will she bestow upon thee.
- Darby Bible
She shall give to thy head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
- Webster's Bible
She will give to your head a garland of grace. She will deliver a crown of splendor to you."
- World English Bible
She giveth to thy head a wreath of grace, A crown of beauty she doth give thee freely.
- Youngs Literal Bible
She will give to thy head a chaplet of grace; a crown of glory will she bestow on thee.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 4:9
4:9 Grace - A beautiful ornament, such as they used to put upon their heads.