Proverbs 1:9

for they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.

For they shall be a chaplet of grace unto thy head, And chains about thy neck.

For they are a garland of grace on your head, And chains and ornaments [of gold] around your neck.

For they are a [victor’s] chaplet (garland) of grace upon your head and chains and pendants [of gold worn by kings] for your neck.

BRG

For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.

CSB

for they will be a garland of favor on your head and pendants around your neck.

CEB

for they are a graceful wreath on your head, and beads for your neck.

CJB

they will be a garland to grace your head, a medal of honor for your neck.

CEV

and wear their teachings as you would a pretty hat or a lovely necklace.

DARBY

for they shall be a garland of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.

DRA

That grace may be added to thy head, and a chain of gold to thy neck.

ERV

What you learn from your parents will bring you honor and respect, like a crown or a gold medal.

EASY

Their teaching will bring you honour, like a beautiful crown or a valuable necklace.

EHV

because they are a garland of grace for your head. They are jewelry for your neck.

ESV

for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck.

ESVUK

for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck.

EXB

[^LFor] ·Their teaching [^LIt] will be like ·flowers in your hair [^La gracious garland on your head] or ·a necklace [^Lbeads] around your neck.

GNV

For they shall be a comely ornament unto thine head, and as chains for thy neck.

because discipline and teachings are a graceful garland on your head and a ⌞golden⌟ chain around your neck.

GNT

Their teaching will improve your character as a handsome turban or a necklace improves your appearance.

HCSB

for they will be a garland of grace on your head and a gold chain around your neck.

ICB

Their teaching will beautify your life. It will be like flowers in your hair or a chain around your neck.

ISV

They will be a graceful wreath for your head and a chain for your neck.

JUB

For they shall be an increase of grace unto thy head and protection about thy neck.

KJV

For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.

AKJV

for they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.

LSB

For they are a garland of grace for your head And ornaments about your neck.

LEB

for they are a garland of favor for your head, and pendants for your neck.

TLB

How does a man become wise? The first step is to trust and reverence the Lord! Only fools refuse to be taught. Listen to your father and mother. What you learn from them will stand you in good stead; it will gain you many honors.

MSG

Pay close attention, friend, to what your father tells you; never forget what you learned at your mother’s knee. Wear their counsel like a winning crown, like rings on your fingers. Dear friend, if bad companions tempt you, don’t go along with them. If they say—“Let’s go out and raise some hell. Let’s beat up some old man, mug some old woman. Let’s pick them clean and get them ready for their funerals. We’ll load up on top-quality loot. We’ll haul it home by the truckload. Join us for the time of your life! With us, it’s share and share alike!”— Oh, friend, don’t give them a second look; don’t listen to them for a minute. They’re racing to a very bad end, hurrying to ruin everything they lay hands on. Nobody robs a bank with everyone watching, Yet that’s what these people are doing— they’re doing themselves in. When you grab all you can get, that’s what happens: the more you get, the less you are.

MEV

for they will be a garland of grace on your head, and chains about your neck.

NOG

because discipline and teachings are a graceful garland on your head and a golden chain around your neck.

NABRE

A graceful diadem will they be for your head; a pendant for your neck.

NASB

For they are a graceful wreath for your head And necklaces for your neck.

NASB1995

Indeed, they are a graceful wreath to your head And ornaments about your neck.

NCB

They will be a crown of grace for your head and a pendant of honor for your neck.

NCV

Their teaching will be like flowers in your hair or a necklace around your neck.

NET

For they will be like an elegant garland on your head, and like pendants around your neck.

NIRV

What they teach you will be like a beautiful crown on your head. It will be like a chain to decorate your neck.

NIV

They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.

NIVUK

They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.

NKJV

For they will be a graceful ornament on your head, And chains about your neck.

NLV

For they are a glory to your head and a chain of beauty around your neck.

NLT

What you learn from them will crown you with grace and be a chain of honor around your neck.

NRSVA