Proverbs 8:9
They are upright to those who understand, and equitable to those who discover knowledge.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
In Context
8All my words are just. There is no depravity in them, and no perversity.
10Accept my discipline, and not money. Choose the doctrine that is greater than gold.
Cross References
Psalms 25:12My foot has stood firm in the straight path. In the churches, I will bless you, O Lord.
Proverbs 14:6A mocker seeks wisdom and does not find it. The doctrine of the prudent is accessible.
Proverbs 15:24The path of life is for the wise above, so that he may turn away from the end of Hell.
Proverbs 18:1Whoever has a will to withdraw from a friend, seeks occasions; he shall be reproached at all times.
Isaiah 35:8And there shall be a path and a road in that place. And it will be called the Holy Way. The defiled will not pass through it. For this will be an upright path for you, so much so that the foolish will not wander along it.
Matthew 13:11Responding, he said to them: “Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but it has not been given to them.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:2-12
The Invitation of Wisdom. 1 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? 2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. 3 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. 4 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. 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. 7 For my mouth shall… Read the whole commentary →