“I love those who love me, etc. Such is it also in the Gospel: "But he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him, and manifest myself to him" (John 14). Surely, they who always in the renewed pursuit of the mind strive to reach the vision of Christ are watchful in the morning for wisdom. "Riches and…”
Bede, 8th c. — Commentary on Proverbs
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17I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
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15By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
16By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
— Proverbs 8:17 —
18Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.