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Proverbs 1:9

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 1:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For they shall be a chaplet of grace unto thy head, And chains about thy neck.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For they shall be a chaplet of grace unto thy head, And chains about thy neck.
Proverbs 1:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
7The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; [But] the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:
9For they shall be a chaplet of grace unto thy head, And chains about thy neck.
10My son, if sinners entice thee, Consent thou not.
11If they say, Come with us, Let us lay wait for blood; Let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause;
12Let us swallow them up alive as Sheol, And whole, as those that go down into the pit;
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“On the figures of Pro 1:9, compare Gen 41:42; Sol 1:10; Sol 4:9.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“To the Israelite’s mind no signs or badges of joy or glory were higher in worth than the garland around the head, the gold chain around the neck, worn by kings and the favorites of kings Genesis 41:42; Daniel 5:29. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“1:9 crown you . . . chain of honor: Ornaments often represent wisdom and its rewards (see also 3:22; 4:9). This imagery inspires readers to pursue wisdom with diligence.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“they: Pro 3:22, Pro 4:9, Pro 6:20, Pro 6:21; Ti1 2:9, Ti1 2:10; Pe1 3:3, Pe1 3:4 an ornament: Heb. an adding, Gen 41:42; Sol 1:10, Sol 4:9; Isa 3:19; Eze 16:11; Dan 5:7, Dan 5:16, Dan 5:29 Proverbs 1:10”
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