Proverbs 4:9

She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.

Cross-reference

In Proverbs 1:9, the same garland metaphor appears for parental instruction — directly parallel to wisdom's garland here.

Proverbs 3:22 uses 'adornment for your neck' to describe the benefits of wisdom — similar imagery of beauty from wisdom.

Proverbs 16:31 calls gray hair a crown of splendor — both use crown imagery for honor, though different sources.

1 Peter 3:4 Contrast

1 Peter 3:4 highlights the unfading beauty of a gentle spirit — mirroring the precious inner adornment wisdom bestows here.

2 Timothy 4:8 promises a crown of righteousness to the faithful, echoing the crown of grace wisdom gives here as a reward for perseverance.

Isaiah 28:5 Parallel

In Isaiah 28:5, God himself is a glorious crown for his remnant — similar metaphor of crown/wreath, but the giver differs.

1 Timothy 2:9 warns against outward adornment, contrasting with the inner crown wisdom gives here.

Ecclesiastes 8:1 says wisdom makes the face shine, similar to the crown of grace here—both depict wisdom's visible honor.

1 Thessalonians 2:19 calls believers Paul's crown, similar to the crown of wisdom here—both symbolize a source of honor and reward.