Proverbs 1:9
King James Version (KJV)
For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.
In context
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
9 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.
10 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
11 If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause:
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Proverbs 1:9 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.
- WEB World English Bible
- for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck.
- ASV American Standard Version
- For they shall be a chaplet of grace unto thy head, And chains about thy neck.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- For a graceful wreath [are] they to thy head, And chains to thy neck.
- DBY Darby Translation
- for they shall be a garland of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.
- WBS Webster Bible
- For they shalt be an ornament of grace to thy head, and chains about thy neck.