Proverbs 8:14

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

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Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Eccl 7:19 : 19 Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the 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, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Isa 40:14 : 14 With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of understanding?
John 1:9 : 9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh 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 knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding 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 which 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 of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
Col 2:3 : 3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
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 wise men are heard in quiet more 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 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 24:5 : 5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

Similar Verses (AI)

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Prov 8:18-20
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18Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
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Prov 2:6-7
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6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
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Prov 8:1-2
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19Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.
Prov 1:2-3
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Prov 24:5
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Prov 14:8
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Prov 9:10
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Prov 14:33
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Job 28:12
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Eccl 1:16
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Prov 4:7
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Eccl 7:25
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Job 6:13
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Prov 3:19
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Job 28:20
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20Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?
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Eccl 9:16
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