Proverbs 8:9
All of them [are] plain to the intelligent, || And upright to those finding knowledge.
Literal Standard 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 sayings of my mouth [are] in righteousness, || Nothing in them is contrary and perverse.
10Receive my instruction, and not silver, || And knowledge rather than choice gold.
Cross References
Psalms 25:12Who [is] this—the man fearing YHWH? He directs him in the way He chooses.
Proverbs 14:6A scorner has sought wisdom, and it is not, || And knowledge [is] easy to the intelligent.
Proverbs 15:24A path of life [is] on high for the wise, || To turn aside from Sheol beneath.
Proverbs 18:1He who is separated seeks [his own] desire, || He interferes with all wisdom.
Isaiah 35:8And a highway has been there, and a way, || And it is called the “Way of Holiness.” The unclean do not pass over it, || And He Himself [is] by them, || Whoever is going in the way—even fools do not err.
Matthew 13:11And He answering said to them that, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of the heavens, and to these it has not been 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 →