Proverbs 8:9
My words are straightforward to anyone with understanding; they are correct to those who have knowledge.
Free Bible Version
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 I say are true; none are false or misleading.
10Choose my instruction over silver; choose knowledge over pure gold.
Cross References
Psalms 25:12Who are those who respect the Lord? He will show them the path to choose.
Proverbs 14:6It's pointless for a scoffer to look for wisdom, but knowledge comes easily to someone who understands.
Proverbs 15:24Life's path for the wise leads upwards, so that they can avoid the grave below.
Proverbs 18:1Selfish people only please themselves, they attack anything that makes good sense.
Isaiah 35:8There will be a highway there, a road called “The Way of Holiness.” Nobody bad will travel on it, only those who follow the Way. Fools will not go there.
Matthew 13:11“You're privileged to have revealed to you the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but they're not given such insights,” Jesus replied.
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 →