Proverbs 8:9

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

They are all plain to him that understandeth, And right to them that find knowledge.

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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

🎯 Translation Approach

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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💎 Distinctive Features

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.

✅ Strengths

High fidelity to original languages
Includes Strong's numbers for precise word study
Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
Stable, longstanding scholarly text

⚠️ Considerations

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

Prov 14:6 : 6 A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
Prov 15:14 : 14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
Prov 15:24 : 24 To the wise the way of life [goeth] upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
Prov 17:24 : 24 Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Prov 18:1-2 : 1 He that separateth himself seeketh [his own] desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom. 2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.
Prov 18:15 : 15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Isa 35:8 : 8 [And a highway] [shall be there, and a way,] [and it shall be called] [The way] [of holiness;] [the unclean] [shall not pass over] [it; but is shall be for the redeemed]: the wayfaring men, yea fools, shall not err [therein].
Mic 2:7 : 7 Shall it be said, O house of Jacob, Is the Spirit of Jehovah straitened? are these his doings? Do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?
Matt 13:11-12 : 11 And he answered and said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. 12 For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he hath.
John 6:45 : 45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall all be taught of God. Every one {G3767} that hath heard from the Father, and hath learned, cometh unto me.
John 7:17 : 17 If any man willeth to do his will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it is of God, or [whether] I speak from myself.
1 Cor 2:14-15 : 14 Now the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him; and he {G3756} cannot know them, because they are spiritually judged. 15 But he that is spiritual {G3303} judgeth all things, and he himself is judged of no man.
Jas 1:5 : 5 But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Ps 19:7-8 : 7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Ps 25:12-14 : 12 What man is he that feareth Jehovah? Him shall he instruct in the way that he shall choose. 13 His soul shall dwell at ease; And his seed shall inherit the land. 14 The friendship of Jehovah is with them that fear him; And he will show them his covenant.
Ps 119:98-99 : 98 Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; For they are ever with me. 99 I have more understanding than all my teachers; For thy testimonies are my meditation. 100 I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts.

Similar Verses (AI)

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

Prov 8:8
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8All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.
Prov 8:10-12
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10Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.
11For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.
12I wisdom have made prudence my dwelling, And find out knowledge [and] discretion.
Prov 2:9-11
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9Then shalt thou understand righteousness and justice, And equity, [yea], every good path.
10For wisdom shall enter into thy heart, And knowledge shall be pleasant unto thy soul;
11Discretion shall watch over thee; Understanding shall keep thee:
Hos 14:9
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9Who is wise, that he may understand these things? prudent, that he may know them? for the ways of Jehovah are right, and the just shall walk in them; but transgressors shall fall therein.
Prov 1:2-6
5 verses
75%
2To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;
3To receive instruction in wise dealing, In righteousness and justice and equity;
4To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion:
5That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:
6To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
Prov 2:5-7
3 verses
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5Then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah, And find the knowledge of God.
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 3:13
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13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.
Prov 28:5
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5Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.
Prov 8:5-6
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5O ye simple, understand prudence; And, ye fools, be of an understanding heart.
6Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.
Prov 18:15
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15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Prov 19:8
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8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.
Prov 10:9
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9He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
Prov 9:16
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16Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither; And as for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,
Prov 16:22
73%
22Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is [their] folly.
Prov 24:4
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4And by knowledge are the chambers filled With all precious and pleasant riches.
Prov 9:9-10
2 verses
73%
9Give [instruction] to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
10The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Prov 14:6
73%
6A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
Prov 14:33
72%
33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known.
Prov 14:8
72%
8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
Prov 2:2-3
2 verses
72%
2So as to incline thine ear unto wisdom, And apply thy heart to understanding;
3Yea, if thou cry after discernment, And lift up thy voice for understanding;
Ps 119:130
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130The opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.
Prov 13:15
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15Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.
Prov 15:14
71%
14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
Isa 28:9
71%
9Whom will he teach knowledge? and whom will he make to understand the message? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts?
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 10:13-14
2 verses
71%
13In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
14Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.
Prov 23:12
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12Apply thy heart unto instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge.
Prov 22:18
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18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee, If they be established together upon thy lips.
Col 2:3
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3in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden.
Prov 4:22
71%
22For they are life unto those that find them, And health to all their flesh.
Prov 14:18
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18The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Prov 24:14
71%
14So shalt thou know wisdom to be unto thy soul; If thou hast found it, then shall there be a reward, And thy hope shall not be cut off.
Job 34:16
71%
16If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: Hearken to the voice of my words.
Prov 8:14
70%
14Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might.
Prov 9:4
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4Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: As for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,