Proverbs 8:14

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might.

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: American Standard VersionBest for: Word studies and original-language research

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A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

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Integrated Strong's numbering: Links English terms to underlying Hebrew and Greek words for deeper lexical study.
Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
Study-focused formatting: Optimized for reference and research rather than casual reading.

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Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
Stable, longstanding scholarly text

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Archaic language reduces readability
Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

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Referenced Verses

Eccl 7:19 : 19 Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.
Isa 9:6 : 6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isa 40:14 : 14 With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of justice, and taught him knowledge, and showed to him the way of understanding?
John 1:9 : 9 There was the true light, [even the light] which lighteth every man, coming into the world.
Rom 1:22 : 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
Rom 11:33-34 : 33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past tracing out! 34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?
1 Cor 1:24 : 24 but unto them that are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
1 Cor 1:30 : 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made unto us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:
Col 2:3 : 3 in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden.
Eccl 9:16-18 : 16 Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard. 17 The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroyeth much good.
Prov 2:6-7 : 6 For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding: 7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; [He is] a shield to them that walk in integrity;
Prov 24:5 : 5 A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Prov 8:11-13
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11For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.
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Job 12:12-13
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12With aged men is wisdom, And in length of days understanding.
13With [God] is wisdom and might; He hath counsel and understanding.
Prov 8:15-16
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15By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.
16By me princes rule, And nobles, [even] all the judges of the earth.
Prov 8:18-20
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77%
18Riches and honor are with me; [Yea], durable wealth and righteousness.
19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my revenue than choice silver.
20I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice;
Prov 2:6-7
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76%
6For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding:
7He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; [He is] a shield to them that walk in integrity;
Prov 8:1-2
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75%
1Doth not wisdom cry, And understanding put forth her voice?
2On the top of high places by the way, Where the paths meet, she standeth;
Eccl 7:19
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19Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.
Prov 1:2-3
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2To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;
3To receive instruction in wise dealing, In righteousness and justice and equity;
Prov 24:5
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5A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.
Prov 14:8
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8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
Prov 9:10
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10The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Job 28:28
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28And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.
Prov 2:11
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11Discretion shall watch over thee; Understanding shall keep thee:
Ps 49:3
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3My mouth shall speak wisdom; And the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
Prov 14:33
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33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known.
Job 28:12
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12But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?
Eccl 1:16
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16I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I have gotten me great wisdom above all that were before me in Jerusalem; yea, my heart hath had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.
Prov 4:7
72%
7Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [Therefore] get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
Job 12:3
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3But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: Yea, who knoweth not such things as these?
Eccl 7:25
72%
25I turned about, and my heart [was set] to know and to search out, and to seek wisdom and the reason [of things], and to know that wickedness is folly, and that foolishness is madness.
Job 42:3
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3Who is this that hideth counsel without knowledge? Therefore have I uttered that which I understood not, Things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.
Job 6:13
72%
13Is it not that I have no help in me, And that wisdom is driven quite from me?
Prov 3:19
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Isa 33:6
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Job 28:20
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20Whence then cometh wisdom? And where is the place of understanding?
Job 34:16
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16If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: Hearken to the voice of my words.
Job 15:8
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8Hast thou heard the secret counsel of God? And dost thou limit wisdom to thyself?
Prov 21:30
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30There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Jehovah.
Isa 40:14
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14With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of justice, and taught him knowledge, and showed to him the way of understanding?
Prov 1:5
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Prov 22:20
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20Have not I written unto thee excellent things Of counsels and knowledge,
Job 13:1
71%
1Lo, mine eye hath seen all [this], Mine ear hath heard and understood it.
Prov 16:16
71%
16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
Prov 8:27
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27When he established the heavens, I was there: When he set a circle upon the face of the deep,
Job 34:34
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34Men of understanding will say unto me, Yea, every wise man that heareth me:
Prov 1:7
71%
7The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; [But] the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Job 38:36
71%
36Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? Or who hath given understanding to the mind?
Eccl 9:16
71%
16Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
Job 38:2
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2Who is this that darkeneth counsel By words without knowledge?
Prov 5:1
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1My son, attend unto my wisdom; Incline thine ear to my understanding:
Prov 8:6
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6Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.