Proverbs 1:9

9 For they will be a graceful ornament on your head, And chains about your neck.

Proverbs 1:9 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 1:9

For they [shall be] an ornament of grace unto thy head
The instructions and laws of parents being attended unto and obeyed by children, render them more lovely and amiable than any beautiful ornament whatever that can be put upon their heads;

and chains about thy neck;
be that unto them as chains of gold are to the neck, beautify and adorn them; so good works, done in obedience to God and parents, are ornaments of great price, and preferable to any outward adorning whatever; see ( 1 Timothy 2:9 1 Timothy 2:10 ) ( 1 Peter 3:3 1 Peter 3:4 ) . The allusions are unto, and the metaphors taken from, those things which are most pleasing and acceptable to children, as fine top knots and golden chains.

Proverbs 1:9 In-Context

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

8 My son, hear the instruction of your father, And do not forsake the law of your mother;

9 For they will be a graceful ornament on your head, And chains about your neck.

10 My son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent.

11 If they say, "Come with us, Let us lie in wait to shed blood; Let us lurk secretly for the innocent without cause;