Proverbs 8:9

Authorized King James Version (1611)

They [are] all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 14:6 : 6 ¶ A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth.
  • Prov 15:14 : 14 ¶ The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
  • Prov 15:24 : 24 ¶ The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
  • Prov 17:24 : 24 ¶ Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth.
  • Prov 18:1-2 : 1 ¶ Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh [and] intermeddleth with all wisdom. 2 ¶ A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover 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 an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it [shall be] for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err [therein].
  • Mic 2:7 : 7 O [thou that art] named the house of Jacob, is the spirit of the LORD straitened? [are] these his doings? do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?
  • Matt 13:11-12 : 11 He answered and said unto them, ‹Because it is given unto you 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 more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.›
  • John 6:45 : 45 ‹It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.›
  • John 7:17 : 17 ‹If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or› [whether] ‹I speak of myself.›
  • 1 Cor 2:14-15 : 14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned. 15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
  • Jas 1:5 : 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
  • Ps 19:7-8 : 7 ¶ The law of the LORD [is] perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD [is] sure, making wise the simple. 8 The statutes of the LORD [are] right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD [is] pure, enlightening the eyes.
  • Ps 25:12-14 : 12 What man [is] he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way [that] he shall choose. 13 His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth. 14 The secret of the LORD [is] with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.
  • Ps 119:98-99 : 98 ¶ Thou through thy commandments hast made 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 ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

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    8 All the words of my mouth [are] in righteousness; [there is] nothing froward or perverse in them.

  • Prov 8:10-12
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    10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

    11 For wisdom [is] better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

    12 ¶ I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

  • Prov 2:9-11
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    9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; [yea], every good path.

    10 ¶ When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;

    11 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:

  • Hos 14:9
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    9 Who [is] wise, and he shall understand these [things]? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD [are] right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.

  • Prov 1:2-6
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    2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;

    3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;

    4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

    5 A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

    6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

  • Prov 2:5-7
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    5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.

    6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.

    7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: [he is] a buckler to them that walk uprightly.

  • Prov 3:13
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    13 ¶ Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding.

  • Prov 28:5
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    5 ¶ Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things].

  • Prov 8:5-6
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    5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.

    6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips [shall be] right things.

  • Prov 18:15
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    15 ¶ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

  • Prov 19:8
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    8 ¶ He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

  • Prov 10:9
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    9 ¶ He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

  • Prov 9:16
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    16 Whoso [is] simple, let him turn in hither: and [as for] him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

  • Prov 16:22
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    22 ¶ Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly.

  • Prov 24:4
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    4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.

  • Prov 9:9-10
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    9 Give [instruction] to a wise [man], and he will be yet wiser: teach a just [man], and he will increase in learning.

    10 The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy [is] understanding.

  • Prov 14:6
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    6 ¶ A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth.

  • Prov 14:33
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    33 ¶ Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst of fools is made known.

  • Prov 14:8
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    8 ¶ The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit.

  • Prov 2:2-3
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    2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, [and] apply thine heart to understanding;

    3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, [and] liftest up thy voice for understanding;

  • Ps 119:130
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    130 ¶ The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

  • Prov 13:15
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    15 ¶ Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors [is] hard.

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    14 ¶ The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

  • Isa 28:9
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    9 ¶ Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? [them that are] weaned from the milk, [and] drawn from the breasts.

  • Job 28:28
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    28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that [is] wisdom; and to depart from evil [is] understanding.

  • Prov 10:13-14
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    13 ¶ In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod [is] for the back of him that is void of understanding.

    14 ¶ Wise [men] lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish [is] near destruction.

  • Prov 23:12
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    12 ¶ Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

  • Prov 22:18
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    18 For [it is] a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.

  • Col 2:3
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    3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

  • Prov 4:22
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    22 For they [are] life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.

  • Prov 14:18
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    18 ¶ The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

  • Prov 24:14
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    14 So [shall] the knowledge of wisdom [be] unto thy soul: when thou hast found [it], then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.

  • Job 34:16
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    16 ¶ If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.

  • Prov 8:14
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    14 Counsel [is] mine, and sound wisdom: I [am] understanding; I have strength.

  • Prov 9:4
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    4 Whoso [is] simple, let him turn in hither: [as for] him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,