Proverbs 8:9
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
Revised Version 1895
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 crooked or perverse in them.
10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
Cross References
Psalms 25:12What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he instruct in the way that he shall choose.
Proverbs 14:6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
Proverbs 15:24To the wise the way of life goeth upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
Proverbs 18:1He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, and rageth against all sound wisdom.
Isaiah 35:8And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, yea fools, shall not err therein.
Matthew 13:11And he answered and said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not 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 →