Wisdom's Bargain
Proverbs 4:8
Exalt her, and she shall promote you: she shall bring you to honor, when you do embrace her.


I. EXALT WISDOM.

1. By entertaining lofty thoughts about her.

2. By making earnest efforts to obtain her.

3. By giving her the highest place in our affections.

4. By placing her upon the seat of government within the soul.

5. By helping her to reach her throne of universal dominion.

II. WISDOM SHALL PROMOTE THEE —

1. To the favour and fellowship of God on earth.

2. To a place of safety aria comfort among the trials and dangers of life.

3. To a position of usefulness and honour amongst men.

4. To a throne of glory in the skies.

(T. Whitelaw, M. A.)



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

WEB: Esteem her, and she will exalt you. She will bring you to honor, when you embrace her.




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