Proverbs 8:9
They are all plain to the man of understanding, And right to those who find knowledge.
Noyes 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 in uprightness; There is nothing crooked or deceitful in them;
10Receive my instruction, and not silver. And knowledge rather than choice gold!
Cross References
Psalms 25:12Who is the man that feareth the LORD? Him doth he show the way which he should choose.
Proverbs 14:6The scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy to the man of understanding.
Proverbs 15:24The path of life is upward for the wise, So that he turneth away from the underworld beneath.
Proverbs 18:1He who separateth himself seeketh his own desire; Against all sound discretion he rusheth on.
Isaiah 35:8And a path shall be there, and a highway, And it shall be called the holy way; No unclean person shall pass over it; it shall be for them alone; He that therein goeth in this way, though a fool, shall not err therein.
Matthew 13:11He answered and said, Because to you it hath been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven; but to them it hath 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 →