Proverbs 8:9
They are all plain to the discerning, and upright to those who find knowledge.
Majority Standard Bible
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 righteous; none are crooked or perverse.
10Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
Cross References
Psalms 25:12Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the path chosen for him.
Proverbs 14:6A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
Proverbs 15:24The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
Proverbs 18:1He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
Isaiah 35:8And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it—only those who walk in the Way—and fools will not stray onto it.
Matthew 13:11He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not 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 →