Proverbs 8:9

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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

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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 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 {G1161} 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.

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 froward 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 to it.
12I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
Prov 2:9-11
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9Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.
10When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;
11Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:
Hos 14:9
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9Who 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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2To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
3To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
4To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
6To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
Prov 2:5-7
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5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
7He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
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 judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
Prov 8:5-6
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5O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
6Hear; for I will speak of 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 wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
Prov 16:22
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22Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Prov 24:4
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4And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
Prov 9:9-10
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9Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Prov 14:6
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6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
Prov 14:33
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33Wisdom 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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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 that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;
3Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
Ps 119:130
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130The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
Prov 13:15
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15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
Prov 15:14
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14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
Isa 28:9
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9Whom 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
71%
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
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71%
13In the lips of him that hath understanding 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 near destruction.
Prov 23:12
71%
12Apply thine 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; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
Col 2:3
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3In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Prov 4:22
71%
22For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.
Prov 14:18
71%
18The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Prov 24:14
71%
14So 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
71%
16If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.
Prov 8:14
70%
14Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
Prov 9:4
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4Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,