Proverbs 8:9
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
In Context
8All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing tortuous or perverse in them.
10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold:
Cross References
Psalms 25:12What man is he that feareth Jehovah? him will he instruct in the way [that] he should choose.
Proverbs 14:6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and there is none [for him]; but knowledge is easy unto the intelligent.
Proverbs 15:24The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
Proverbs 18:1He that separateth himself seeketh [his] pleasure, he is vehement against all sound wisdom.
Isaiah 35:8And a highway shall be there and a way, and it shall be called, The way of holiness: the unclean shall not pass through it; but it shall be for these. Those that go [this] way even fools, shall not err [therein].
Matthew 13:11And he answering said to them, Because to you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of the heavens, but to them it is not given;
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 →