Proverbs 8:14

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.

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Referenced Verses

  • Eccl 7:19 : 19 Wisdom Needed Because No One is Truly Righteous Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.
  • Isa 9:6 : 6 For a child has been born to us, a son has been given to us. He shoulders responsibility and is called: Amazing Adviser, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
  • Isa 40:14 : 14 From whom does he receive directions? Who teaches him the correct way to do things, or imparts knowledge to him, or instructs him in skillful design?
  • John 1:9 : 9 The true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
  • Rom 1:22 : 22 Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools
  • Rom 11:33-34 : 33 Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how unfathomable his ways! 34 For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?
  • 1 Cor 1:24 : 24 But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.
  • 1 Cor 1:30 : 30 He is the reason you have a relationship with Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption,
  • Col 2:3 : 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
  • Eccl 9:16-18 : 16 So I concluded that wisdom is better than might, but a poor man’s wisdom is despised; no one ever listens to his advice. 17 Wisdom versus Fools, Sin, and Folly The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools. 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much that is good.
  • Prov 2:6-7 : 6 For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. 7 He stores up effective counsel for the upright, and is like a shield for those who live with integrity,
  • Prov 24:5 : 5 A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 8:11-13
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    11For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

    12“I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.

    13The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.

  • Job 12:12-13
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    12Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?

    13“With God are wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his.

  • Prov 8:15-16
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    15By me kings reign, and by me potentates decree righteousness;

    16by me princes rule, as well as nobles and all righteous judges.

  • Prov 8:18-20
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    18Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness.

    19My fruit is better than the purest gold, and my harvest is better than choice silver.

    20I walk in the path of righteousness, in the pathway of justice,

  • Prov 2:6-7
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    6For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

    7He stores up effective counsel for the upright, and is like a shield for those who live with integrity,

  • Prov 8:1-2
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    1The Appeal of Wisdom Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?

    2At the top of the prominent places along the way, at the intersection of the paths she has taken her stand;

  • Eccl 7:19
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    19Wisdom Needed Because No One is Truly Righteous Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.

  • Prov 1:2-3
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    2To learn wisdom and moral instruction, to discern wise counsel.

    3To receive moral instruction in skillful living, with righteousness, justice, and equity.

  • Prov 24:5
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    5A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;

  • Prov 14:8
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    8The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.

  • Prov 9:10
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    10The beginning of wisdom is to fear the LORD, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.

  • Job 28:28
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    28And he said to mankind,‘The fear of the LORD– that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

  • Prov 2:11
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    11Discretion will protect you, understanding will guard you,

  • Ps 49:3
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    3I will declare a wise saying; I will share my profound thoughts.

  • Prov 14:33
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    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is not known in the inner parts of fools.

  • Job 28:12
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    12No Price Can Buy Wisdom“But wisdom– where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Eccl 1:16
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    16Futility of Secular Wisdom I thought to myself,“I have become much wiser than any of my predecessors who ruled over Jerusalem; I have acquired much wisdom and knowledge.”

  • Prov 4:7
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    7Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

  • Job 12:3
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    3I also have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know such things as these?

  • Eccl 7:25
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    25True Righteousness and Wisdom Are Virtually Nonexistent I tried to understand, examine, and comprehend the role of wisdom in the scheme of things, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the insanity of folly.

  • Job 42:3
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    3you asked,‘Who is this who darkens counsel without knowledge?’ But I have declared without understanding things too wonderful for me to know.

  • Job 6:13
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    13Is not my power to help myself nothing, and has not every resource been driven from me?

  • Prov 3:19
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    19By wisdom the LORD laid the foundation of the earth; he established the heavens by understanding.

  • Isa 33:6
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    6He is your constant source of stability; he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; he gives all this to those who fear him.

  • Job 28:20
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    20God Alone Has Wisdom“But wisdom– where does it come from? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Job 34:16
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    16God Is Impartial and Omniscient“If you have understanding, listen to this, hear what I have to say.

  • Job 15:8
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    8Do you listen in on God’s secret council? Do you limit wisdom to yourself?

  • Prov 21:30
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    30There is no wisdom and there is no understanding, and there is no counsel against the LORD.

  • Isa 40:14
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    14From whom does he receive directions? Who teaches him the correct way to do things, or imparts knowledge to him, or instructs him in skillful design?

  • Prov 1:5
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    5(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)

  • Prov 22:20
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    20Have I not written thirty sayings for you, sayings of counsel and knowledge,

  • Job 13:1
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    1Job Pleads His Cause to God“Indeed, my eyes have seen all this, my ears have heard and understood it.

  • Prov 16:16
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    16How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

  • Prov 8:27
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    27When he established the heavens, I was there; when he marked out the horizon over the face of the deep,

  • Job 34:34
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    34Men of understanding say to me– any wise man listening to me says–

  • Prov 1:7
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    7Introduction to the Theme of the Book Fearing the LORD is the beginning of discernment, but fools have despised wisdom and moral instruction.

  • Job 38:36
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    36Who has put wisdom in the heart, or has imparted understanding to the mind?

  • Eccl 9:16
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    16So I concluded that wisdom is better than might, but a poor man’s wisdom is despised; no one ever listens to his advice.

  • Job 38:2
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    2“Who is this who darkens counsel with words without knowledge?

  • Prov 5:1
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    1Admonition to Avoid Seduction to Evil My child, be attentive to my wisdom, pay close attention to my understanding,

  • Prov 8:6
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    6Listen, for I will speak excellent things, and my lips will utter what is right.