Proverbs 8:17
ContextNET © | I love 1 those who love me, and those who seek me find me. |
NIV © | I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. |
NASB © | "I love those who love me; And those who diligently seek me will find me. |
NLT © | "I love all who love me. Those who search for me will surely find me. |
MSG © | I love those who love me; those who look for me find me. |
BBE © | Those who have given me their love are loved by me, and those who make search for me with care will get me. |
NRSV © | I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me. |
NKJV © | I love those who love me, And those who seek me diligently will find me. |
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NET © | I love 1 those who love me, and those who seek me find me. |
NET © Notes |
1 sn In contrast to the word for “hate” (שָׂנֵא, shaneh) the verb “love” (אָהֵב, ’ahev) includes within it the idea of choosing spontaneously. So in this line loving and seeking point up the means of finding wisdom. |