Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 8:17 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Proverbs 8:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 8 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.”
Proverbs 8:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 8:17
Wisdom declares: 'I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.' The reciprocal love relationship is striking—wisdom loves those who love her. 'Seek me early' can mean early in the morning or early in life (diligently, earnestly). The promise 'shall find me' assures that diligent seeking succeeds. This personification of wisdom anticipates the New Testament revelation of Christ as divine Wisdom incarnate (1 Corinthians 1:24, 30; Colossians 2:3). The verse promises that God rewards those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6) and that seeking produces finding (Matthew 7:...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 8:17
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“If a man loves me, he will keep my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our home with him.,Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.,,,,,,,,”
“and keeps them”
“Seek ye the LORD while he may be found”
“because he first loved us.”
“the God of Israel”
“and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.”
“in a place of the land of darkness; I didn't say to the seed of Jacob”
“let him ask of God”