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Proverbs 8:35

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 8:35 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For whoso findeth me findeth life, And shall obtain favor of Jehovah.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For whoso findeth me findeth life, And shall obtain favor of Jehovah.
Proverbs 8:35 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
32Now therefore, [my] sons, hearken unto me; For blessed are they that keep my ways.
33Hear instruction, and be wise, And refuse it not.
34Blessed is the man that heareth me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at the posts of my doors.
35For whoso findeth me findeth life, And shall obtain favor of Jehovah.
36But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: All they that hate me love death.
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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
“(Compare Luk 13:23-24).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Wisdom then is the only true life. The Word, the Light, is also the Life of man John 1:4. The eternal life is to know God and Christ John 17:3. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Proverbs 8". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/proverbs-8.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“8:35-36 Life is the ultimate reward for the wise, while rejecting wisdom results in death. These verses point to eternal life and death (see Luke 23:43; 1 Cor 15).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“whoso: Pro 1:33, Pro 3:13-18; Joh 3:16, Joh 3:36, Joh 14:6; Phi 3:8; Col 3:3; Jo1 5:11, Jo1 5:12 obtain: Heb. bring forth favour: Pro 12:2; Eph 1:6 Proverbs 8:36”
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