Proverbs 19:8

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

Cross-references

Proverbs 3:18 describes wisdom as a tree of life to those who hold her — same promise of blessing.

Proverbs 3:21 urges keeping sound wisdom and discretion — directly related to keeping understanding.

Proverbs 4:4 says keeping commandments leads to life — same idea as keeping understanding brings good.

Proverbs 4:6 promises that loving wisdom guards you — similar to the reward of keeping understanding.

Proverbs 8:35 reinforces this promise: finding wisdom brings life and favor from the LORD.

Proverbs 8:36 presents the opposite: missing wisdom injures oneself, contrasting with loving one's soul.

Proverbs 16:20 promises that whoever gives thought to the word will discover good — the exact phrase 'discover good' used in the main verse.

Proverbs 4:5 commands to get wisdom and insight — exactly what the main verse describes as loving one's own soul.

Proverbs 2:1–9 Related theme

Proverbs 2:1-9 expands on the process of seeking wisdom and the resulting understanding of righteousness.

Proverbs 4:21 Related theme

Proverbs 4:21 urges keeping words within the heart — the same 'keeping' that leads to finding good in the main verse.

Proverbs 10:14 says the wise lay up knowledge — similar to getting sense and keeping understanding.

Proverbs 22:18 Related theme

Proverbs 22:18 describes the pleasantness of keeping wisdom within you — echoing the benefit of keeping understanding.

John 14:21 Parallel

John 14:21 promises that keeping Christ's commandments leads to love and revelation — a NT parallel to the reward for keeping understanding.

Psalm 19:11 Parallel

Psalm 19:11 states that in keeping God's commands there is great reward — similar to 'discover good' for keeping understanding.