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Proverbs 8:14

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

  6. Ecclesiastes 9:16–18Rank 6 from verse 14
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    16Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

    17The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

    18Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.

  7. Proverbs 2:6–7Rank 7 from verse 14
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    6For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

    7He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.

  8. Proverbs 24:5Rank 8 from verse 14
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    5A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

  9. Romans 1:22Rank 9 from verse 14
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    22Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

  10. 1 Corinthians 1:24Rank 10 from verse 14
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    24But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

  11. 1 Corinthians 1:30Rank 11 from verse 14
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    30But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

  12. John 1:9Rank 12 from verse 14
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    9That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.

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Proverbs 8:14

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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.

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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.

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wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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