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Proverbs 8:11–17

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For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
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From verse 11

  1. Proverbs 3:14–15Rank 1 from verse 11
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    14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

    15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.

  2. Proverbs 4:5–7Rank 2 from verse 11
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    5Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.

    6Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.

    7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

  3. Proverbs 16:16Rank 3 from verse 11
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    16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

  4. Psalms 119:127Rank 4 from verse 11
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    127Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

  5. Psalms 19:10Rank 5 from verse 11
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    10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

From verse 12

  1. Isaiah 28:26Rank 1 from verse 12
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    26For his God doth instruct him to discretion, and doth teach him.

  2. Exodus 35:30–4Rank 2 from verse 12
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  3. Exodus 31:3–6Rank 3 from verse 12
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    3And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,

    4To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,

    5And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.

    6And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;

  4. Proverbs 1:4Rank 4 from verse 12
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    4To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

  5. Romans 11:33Rank 5 from verse 12
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    33O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

From verse 13

  1. Psalms 97:10Rank 1 from verse 13
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    10Ye that love the Lord, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.

  2. Proverbs 16:6Rank 2 from verse 13
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    6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

  3. 1 Samuel 2:3Rank 3 from verse 13
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    3Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.

  4. Proverbs 4:24Rank 4 from verse 13
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    24Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.

  5. 1 Thessalonians 5:22Rank 5 from verse 13
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    22Abstain from all appearance of evil.

From verse 14

  1. Ecclesiastes 7:19Rank 1 from verse 14
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    19Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.

  2. Isaiah 9:6Rank 2 from verse 14
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    6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

  3. Isaiah 40:14Rank 3 from verse 14
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    14With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of understanding?

  4. Romans 11:33–34Rank 4 from verse 14
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    33O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

    34For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counseller?

  5. Colossians 2:3Rank 5 from verse 14
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    3In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

From verse 15

  1. Romans 13:1Rank 1 from verse 15
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    1LET every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

  2. Daniel 2:21Rank 2 from verse 15
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    21And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:

  3. Matthew 28:18Rank 3 from verse 15
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    18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

  4. Revelation 19:16Rank 4 from verse 15
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    16And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

  5. Daniel 4:32Rank 5 from verse 15
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    32And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.

From verse 17

  1. John 14:23Rank 1 from verse 17
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    23Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

  2. John 14:21Rank 2 from verse 17
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    21He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

  3. Psalms 91:14Rank 3 from verse 17
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    14Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

  4. Isaiah 55:6Rank 4 from verse 17
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    6¶ Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:

  5. 1 John 4:19Rank 5 from verse 17
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    19We love him, because he first loved us.

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

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DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 8:11

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

better

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Sense 1: More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree. Sense 2: To improve or make better.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

desired

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of desire, meaning to wish for, long for, request, or take pleasure in.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

compared

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of compare, meaning to examine together, liken, or set one thing beside another to show likeness or difference.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 8:12

COMBINED MEANING

wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

prudence

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Wisdom applied to conduct; sound judgment and foresight.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604

COMBINED MEANING

find

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To discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 8:13

COMBINED MEANING

fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

hate

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To feel strong dislike, aversion, or enmity toward; in comparisons, to love less.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

evil

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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

pride

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1. Self-exaltation, arrogance, haughtiness, or vaunted strength. 2. Splendour, glory, or that in which one glories.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

arrogancy

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Proud, haughty self-exaltation or presumption, whether in the heart, speech, or conduct.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

froward

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1. Perverse or turned aside from what is right. 2. Contrary or opposed in conduct or response.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

mouth

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Sense 1: The bodily opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 8:14

COMBINED MEANING

counsel

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1. A purpose, plan, design, or settled decision. 2. Advice, guidance, or direction. 3. Wisdom, judgment, or understanding for determining a course. 4. As a verb, to advise, direct, or recommend a course.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

sound

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Sense 1: Sound: an audible noise, voice, report, or message. Sense 2: As an adjective, healthy, whole, firm, or free from error. Sense 3: As a verb, to make a noise, play or blow an instrument, or give a signal.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

understanding

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1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

strength

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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 8:15

COMBINED MEANING

reign

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Sense 1: To exercise kingly rule, dominion, governing power, or controlling power. Sense 2: Royal rule or dominion, or the period during which a ruler governs.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

decree

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Sense 1: An authoritative order, statute, command, sentence, or settled determination. Sense 2: As a verb, to determine, ordain, or command by such authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

justice

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The virtue which consists in giving to every one what is his due; practical conformity to the laws and to principles of rectitude in the dealings of men with each other; honesty; integrity in commerce or mutual intercourse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 8:16

COMBINED MEANING

rule

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Sense 1: To govern, lead, direct, control, or exercise authority. Sense 2: A standard, principle, prescribed order, measuring line, boundary, or allotted sphere.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

nobles

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Persons of high rank or distinguished standing in a people, city, court, or kingdom.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

even

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1. Used to emphasize, include, or precisely identify what is meant: indeed, precisely, or namely. 2. Used to mark a boundary, endpoint, or full reach in place, time, or degree: up to, as far as, or through. 3. In ‘even as,’ ‘even so,’ and like constructions, just as, exactly so, or in the same manner. 4. The evening, or close of day. 5. Equal, level, identical, balanced, or uniform.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

nobels

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Persons of high rank or distinguished standing in a people, city, court, or kingdom.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 8:17

COMBINED MEANING

love

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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

find

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To discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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8:10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

8:11For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

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8:12I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

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8:13The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.

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8:14Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

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8:15By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

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8:16By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.

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8:17I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

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8:18Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.

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