Proverbs 1:9

9 What they teach you will be like a beautiful crown on your head. It will be like a chain to decorate 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 If you really want to gain knowledge, you must begin by having respect for the Lord. But foolish people hate wisdom and training.

8 My son, listen to your father's advice. Don't turn away from your mother's teaching.

9 What they teach you will be like a beautiful crown on your head. It will be like a chain to decorate your neck.

10 My son, if sinners tempt you, don't give in to them.

11 They might say, "Come along with us. Let's hide and wait to spill someone's blood. Let's catch some harmless people in our trap.