Holy Scripture

Proverbs 4:9

A church father on this verse
“It will bestow ornament of grace on your head, etc. It is clear from Solomon, because while he despised all for the sake of wisdom, having received wisdom, he shone with greater exaltation of glory. But even for our head, that is, the principal part of the mind, if it embraces wisdom, the greater grace of the Spirit i…”
Bede, 8th c. — Commentary on Proverbs

Source: Septuagint

Original

9That it may give unto thy head a crown of graces, And may cover thee with a crown of delight.

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In context

8Secure it, and it shall exalt thee: Honor it, that it may embrace thee;

— Proverbs 4:9 —

10Hear, my son, and receive my words; And the years of thy life shall be increased, That the resources of thy life may be many.

11For I teach thee the ways of wisdom; And I cause thee to go in right paths.

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