Proverbs 8:9
They are all evident to those that understand, and right to those that find knowledge.
LXX2012 (US English)
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 in them wrong or perverse.
10Receive instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than tried gold.
Cross References
Psalms 25:12My foot stands in + 25:12 Gr. in evenness or uprightness. an even place: in the congregations will I bless you, O Lord.
Proverbs 14:6You shall seek wisdom with bad men, and shall not find it; but discretion is easily available with the prudent.
Proverbs 15:24The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, that he may turn aside and escape from hell.
Proverbs 18:1A man who wishes to separate from friends seeks excuses; but at all times he will be liable to reproach.
Isaiah 35:8There shall be there a pure way, and it shall be called a holy way; and there shall not pass by there any unclean person, neither shall there be there an unclean way; but the dispersed shall walk on it, and they shall not go astray.
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 →