Proverbs 4 · Verse 9

Proverbs 4:9

She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
Proverbs 4:9, King James Version

Proverbs 4:9 in other translations

BSBShe will set a garland of grace on your head; she will present you with a crown of beauty.”
WEBShe will give to your head a garland of grace. She will deliver a crown of splendor to you.”
ASVShe will give to thy head a chaplet of grace; A crown of beauty will she deliver to thee.
YLTShe giveth to thy head a wreath of grace, A crown of beauty she doth give thee freely.
DARBYShe shall give to thy head a garland of grace; a crown of glory will she bestow upon thee.
BBEShe will put a crown of grace on your head, giving you a head-dress of glory.
WebsterShe shall give to thy head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.

What does Proverbs 4:9 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
9. ornament--such as the chaplet or wreath of conquerors. deliver--(Compare Ge 14:20). The allusion to a shield, contained in the Hebrew, suggests protection as well as honor (compare Pr 4:6).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 9 A crown of glory - A tiara, diadem, or crown, shall not be more honorable to the princely wearer, than sound wisdom - true religion - coupled with deep learning, shall be to the Christian and the scholar.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Proverbs 4:1-13

We must look upon our teachers as our fathers: though instruction carry in it reproof and correction, bid it welcome. Solomon's parents loved him, therefore taught him. Wise and godly men, in every age of the world, and rank in society, agree that true wisdom consists in obedience, and is united to happiness. Get wisdom, take pains for it. Get the rule over thy corruptions; take more pains to get this than the…

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Proverbs 4:9 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

תִּתֵּ֣ןti.Tenshe will putH5414
לְ֭רֹאשְׁךָLe.ro.she.khato head yourH7218
לִוְיַת\־liv.yat-a wreath ofH3880
חֵ֑ןChengraceH2580
עֲטֶ֖רֶת'a.Te.reta crown ofH5850
תִּפְאֶ֣רֶתtif.'E.retbeautyH8597
תְּמַגְּנֶֽךָּ\׃te.ma.ge.Ne.kashe will give youH4042

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Proverbs 4:9

  • Proverbs 1:9

    For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.

  • 1 Peter 5:4

    And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

  • Hebrews 2:7-9

    Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands: Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him. But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

  • Proverbs 16:31

    The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

  • Isaiah 28:5

    In that day shall the Lord of hosts be for a crown of glory, and for a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of his people,

  • Revelation 3:21

    To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.

  • 1 Peter 3:4

    But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

  • Proverbs 3:22

    So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.

  • 1 Timothy 2:9-10

    In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
give.
1:9; 3:22; 1Ti 2:9,10; 1Pe 3:4
a crown, etc. or, she shall compass thee with a crown ofglory.
16:31; Isa 28:5; Heb 2:7-9; 1Pe 5:4; Re 3:21

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • Proverbs 4:8

    Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.

  • Proverbs 4:9

    She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.

  • Proverbs 4:10

    Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.

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Proverbs 4:9 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Adorno de gracia dará á tu cabeza: corona de hermosura te entregará.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Elle mettra sur ta tête une guirlande de grâce, elle te donnera une couronne de gloire.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Sie wird deinem Haupte einen anmutigen Kranz verleihen, wird dir darreichen eine prächtige Krone.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Dabit capiti tuo augmenta gratiarum, et corona inclyta proteget te.