KJV ORIGINAL
She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
She will place a beautiful ornament of grace on your head; she will give you a crown of glory.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that wisdom will honor and dignify you, giving you a beautiful reputation and character that others will recognize and respect.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Proverbs, written primarily by King Solomon, this verse is part of a father's advice to his son about the benefits of pursuing wisdom. Wisdom is personified as a woman who offers grace and glory to those who seek her, reflecting the ancient Israelite emphasis on wisdom as a path to a blessed life. This imagery draws from the cultural context where wisdom literature was common in the Near East.
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