Proverbs 4:8

“Exalt her, and she will raise you up; she will honor you when you embrace her.”

Proverbs 4:8 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Proverbs 4:8, word by word

Exalt herסַלְסְלֶsalsle

exalt

To prize something, like wisdom.

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and she will raise you upתְרוֹמְמֶteromme

be high

To be up above, raised in honor.

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she will honor youתְּכַבֵּדְtechabed

honor

Literally "give weight": to hold someone in high regard.

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you embrace herתְחַבְּקֶtechabke

embrace

Embrace.

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The context

7The beginning of wisdom: acquire wisdom, and with all you possess acquire understanding.

8 · This verse (above)

9She will place on your head a garland of favor; a crown of beauty she will present to you.”

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