Proverbs
“For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.”
Proverbs 8:35
Proverbs 8:35 (KJV) speaks to seeking God, eternal life, and God's goodness — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”
Revelation 3:20“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.”
Psalms 68:19“Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.”
Psalms 119:2“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16“But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.”
John 4:14“Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!”
Psalms 31:19
Common questions
What does Proverbs 8:35 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 8:35 reads: "For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD." The verse speaks to seeking God, eternal life, and God's goodness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 8 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 8:35 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD." is Proverbs 8:35 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 8.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 8:35?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 8:35 include Revelation 3:20, Psalms 68:19, and Psalms 119:2. Reading them alongside Proverbs 8:35 deepens the theme of seeking God.
How can I pray with Proverbs 8:35?
Read Proverbs 8:35 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.