Proverbs 8:17
Proverbs 8:12-21 The Message (MSG)
“I am Lady Wisdom, and I live next to Sanity; Knowledge and Discretion live just down the street. The Fear-of-GOD means hating Evil, whose ways I hate with a passion— pride and arrogance and crooked talk. Good counsel and common sense are my characteristics; I am both Insight and the Virtue to live it out. With my help, leaders rule, and lawmakers legislate fairly; With my help, governors govern, along with all in legitimate authority. I love those who love me; those who look for me find me. Wealth and Glory accompany me— also substantial Honor and a Good Name. My benefits are worth more than a big salary, even a very big salary; the returns on me exceed any imaginable bonus. You can find me on Righteous Road—that’s where I walk— at the intersection of Justice Avenue, Handing out life to those who love me, filling their arms with life—armloads of life!
Proverbs 8:17 King James Version (KJV)
I love them that love me; And those that seek me early shall find me.
Proverbs 8:17 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
I love those who love me; And those who diligently seek me will find me.
Proverbs 8:17 New Century Version (NCV)
I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.
Proverbs 8:17 American Standard Version (ASV)
I love them that love me; And those that seek me diligently shall find me.
Proverbs 8:17 New International Version (NIV)
I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.
Proverbs 8:17 New King James Version (NKJV)
I love those who love me, And those who seek me diligently will find me.
Proverbs 8:17 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“I love those who love me; And those who seek me early and diligently will find me. [1 Sam 2:30; Ps 91:14; John 14:21; James 1:5]
Proverbs 8:17 New Living Translation (NLT)
“I love all who love me. Those who search will surely find me.