Verse 8

The one who acquires wisdom loves life, and the one who cherishes understanding will prosper.

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  Den som oppnår visdom, elsker sitt eget liv; den som bevarer forstand, finner det gode.

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  Den som vinner visdom, elsker sin egen sjel; den som bevarer forstand, vil finne godt.

• Norsk King James

  Den som skaffer seg visdom, elsker sitt eget liv: den som holder fast ved forståelse, skal finne godt.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Den som er klok, elsker sitt eget liv; den som bevarer forstanden, finner det gode.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  Den som skaffer seg forstand, elsker sitt eget liv; den som bevarer innsikt, finner det gode.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Den som skaffer seg visdom, elsker sin egen sjel; den som bevarer forstand, finner lykke.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Den som tilegner seg visdom, elsker sin egen sjel, og den som bevarer forstand, vil finne gode ting.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Den som skaffer seg visdom, elsker sin egen sjel; den som bevarer forstand, finner lykke.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Den som anskaffer seg visdom, elsker sin sjel; den som holder fast ved forstand, finner det gode.

• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  Den som tilegner seg forstand, elsker sin sjel; den som bevarer innsikt, finner det gode.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Den, som eier Forstand, elsker sit Liv, han bevarer Forstand, for at finde Godt.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Den som skaffer seg visdom, elsker sin egen sjel; den som holder fast på forståelse, finner det gode.

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding shall find good.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Den som får visdom, elsker sin egen sjel; den som bevarer innsikt, finner lykke.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Den som vinner innsikt elsker sin sjel, den som holder fast ved forståelse finner det gode.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Den som får visdom, elsker sitt eget liv; den som bevarer forstand, vil finne det gode.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Den som skaffer seg visdom elsker sin sjel; den som holder fast ved fornuft vil oppnå noe godt.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  He that is wyse, loueth his owne soule: and who so hath vnderstondinge, shal prospere.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  He that possesseth vnderstanding, loueth his owne soule, and keepeth wisdome to finde goodnesse.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  He that is wise loueth his owne soule, and kepeth vnderstanding, that he may prosper.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  Whoso is getting heart is loving his soul, He is keeping understanding to find good.

• American Standard Version (1901)

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

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  He who gets wisdom has love for his soul: he who keeps good sense will get what is truly good.

• World English Bible (2000)

  He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  The one who acquires understanding loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 16:20 : 20 Whoever gives attention to a matter will find good, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.
• Prov 17:16 : 16 Why should a fool pay for wisdom when he has no intention of understanding it?
• Prov 22:18 : 18 For it is pleasant when you keep them within you; they will be ready on your lips all together.
• Ezek 36:26 : 26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you. I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.
• John 12:25 : 25 The one who loves his life will lose it, and the one who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
• John 14:21 : 21 The one who has my commandments and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and will reveal myself to him.
• 1 Pet 3:10 : 10 For the one who wants to love life and to see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
• Ps 19:11 : 11 They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
• Prov 2:1-9 : 1 My son, if you accept my words and treasure my commands with you, 2 making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding, 3 if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, 4 if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, 5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. 7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity, 8 guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of His faithful ones. 9 Then you will understand righteousness, justice, and integrity—the entire good path.
• Prov 3:18 : 18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, and those who hold her fast are blessed.
• Prov 3:21 : 21 My son, do not let them depart from your sight; guard sound wisdom and discretion.
• Prov 4:4 : 4 he taught me and said to me, 'Let your heart hold onto my words; keep my commands, and you will live.'
• Prov 4:6 : 6 Do not abandon her, and she will guard you; love her, and she will protect you.
• Prov 4:21 : 21 Do not let them depart from your sight; keep them in the midst of your heart.
• Prov 8:35-36 : 35 For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the LORD. 36 But whoever sins against me wrongs his own soul; all who hate me love death.