Proverbs 8:9
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
Webster 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 righteousness; there is nothing froward 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 teach in the way that he shall choose.
Proverbs 14:6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy to him that understandeth.
Proverbs 15:24The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
Proverbs 18:1Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
Isaiah 35:8And a 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 way-faring men, though fools, shall not err therein .
Matthew 13:11He answered and said to them, Because it is given to you 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 →