Proverbs 4:9

9 She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown.”

Proverbs 4:9 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
9 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
English Standard Version (ESV)
9 She will place on your head a graceful garland; she will bestow on you a beautiful crown."
New Living Translation (NLT)
9 She will place a lovely wreath on your head; she will present you with a beautiful crown.”
The Message Bible (MSG)
9 She'll garland your life with grace, she'll festoon your days with beauty."
American Standard Version (ASV)
9 She will give to thy head a chaplet of grace; A crown of beauty will she deliver to thee.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
9 It will give you a graceful garland for your head. It will hand you a beautiful crown."
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
9 She will place a garland of grace on your head; she will give you a crown of beauty."
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
9 She will set a beautiful crown on your head. She will give you a glorious crown."

Proverbs 4:9 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 4:9

She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace
This, and the following clause, explain what that honour is Christ promotes and brings his followers to here and hereafter: he gives them grace and more grace; "an increase of grace", so the Vulgate Latin version renders it; and some think James refers to this passage, ( Proverbs 4:6 ) . The grace that Christ gives is very ornamental to his people: justifying grace greatly beautifies and adorns them; it not only covers the nakedness of their souls, and all their spots and imperfections, and through it all their sins are caused to pass from them; but they are made exceeding beautiful, perfectly comely through this comeliness, a perfection of beauty by it; and which is often signified by that which is very ornamental, rich, and costly, as fine linen, clothing of wrought gold, raiment of needlework, a Wedding garment, stuck with jewels and precious stones: sanctifying grace, which also is Christ's gift, is very ornamental; it is called "the beauty of holiness"; it is that by which a man is made like to God, and conformed to the image of Christ; it is the curious workmanship of the Spirit of God; or what makes a man beautiful, and makes him meet for heaven and happiness: every grace is ornamental; faith, hope, love, humility these are like rows of jewels, and chains of gold, about the neck. And when this ornament is said to be given "to the head", it is not to be understood of the natural head of a man, but of his whole person, it gives a comeliness to; and may denote the visibility of it, as it appears in the life and conversation; a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee;
by which is meant eternal glory and happiness, called a "crown", an ensign of royal dignity, which, belongs to such as are made kings and priests unto God; and is given to conquerors, even who are more than conquerors through Christ, and as a reward of diligence and faithfulness, ( Revelation 2:10 ) . It is sometimes called a crown of life, a crown of righteousness, an incorruptible and never-fading one, and, as here, "a crown of glory"; the saints in heaven will have a glory put upon them, both in soul and body; they will appear with Christ in glory, and be crowned with glory and honour, as he is; they will be clothed and surrounded with it: and so some render it,

``she will compass thee about with a crown of glory as with a shield'' F23;
see ( Psalms 5:12 ) . This Christ is said to "deliver"; it is in his hands, laid up in him, and is safe with him; he has power to dispose of it, and it may be expected from him; see ( 2 Timothy 4:8 ) .
FOOTNOTES:

F23 (Kngmt) (uperaspish sou) , Sept. "proteget te", V. L. "muniet te", Montanus, Tigerine version; "cinget te", Gejerus.

Proverbs 4:9 In-Context

7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
8 Cherish her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.
9 She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown.”
10 Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many.
11 I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Proverbs 1:8-9
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