Proverbs 8:33

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.

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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.

✅ Strengths

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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Students of biblical languages
Pastors and teachers
Serious Bible students
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Referenced Verses

Prov 4:1 : 1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
Prov 5:1 : 1 My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding:
Prov 1:2-3 : 2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
Prov 1:8 : 8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
Prov 1:21 : 21 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,
Ps 81:11-12 : 11 But my people would not hearken{H8804)} to my voice; and Israel would{H8804)} none of me. 12 So I gave them up{H8762)} unto their own hearts' lust: and they walked{H8799)} in their own counsels.
Isa 55:1-3 : 1 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2 Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. 3 Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
Acts 7:35-37 : 35 This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge? the same did God send to be a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of the angel which appeared to him in the bush. 36 He brought them out, after that he had shewed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the wilderness forty years. 37 This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear.
Rom 10:16-17 : 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Heb 12:25 : 25 See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven:

Similar Verses (AI)

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

Prov 8:32
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32Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
Prov 15:31-32
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78%
31The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
Prov 8:34
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34Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
Prov 1:7-8
2 verses
77%
7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
Prov 4:1-2
2 verses
76%
1Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
2For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.
Prov 5:1
76%
1My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding:
Prov 8:10
76%
10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
Prov 1:5
76%
5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
Job 33:33
76%
33If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom.
Prov 10:17
76%
17He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
Prov 22:17
75%
17Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
Prov 19:20
75%
20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Prov 13:1
75%
1A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Prov 23:12
75%
12Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
Prov 23:19
75%
19Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.
Prov 4:5
75%
5Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
Prov 5:7
75%
7Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.
Prov 2:1-2
2 verses
74%
1My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
2So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;
Prov 7:24-25
2 verses
74%
24Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.
25Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.
Prov 4:20
74%
20My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
Prov 19:27
73%
27Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
Prov 8:5
73%
5O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
Prov 13:18
73%
18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
Prov 9:9
73%
9Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
Prov 15:5
73%
5A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
Prov 4:10
72%
10Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
Job 34:16
72%
16If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.
Prov 10:8
72%
8The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
Prov 1:3
72%
3To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
Prov 23:9
72%
9Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
Prov 9:6
72%
6Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
Prov 1:25
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25But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:
Prov 1:15
72%
15My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path:
Eccl 7:5
72%
5It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Job 34:2
71%
2Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
Isa 28:23
71%
23Give ye ear, and hear my voice; hearken, and hear my speech.
Prov 4:13
71%
13Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
Prov 4:15
71%
15Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.
Prov 23:23
71%
23Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
Prov 3:1
71%
1My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
Prov 1:23
71%
23Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
Prov 5:12-13
2 verses
71%
12And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;
13And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!
Prov 1:30
71%
30They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.