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Proverbs 8:7–10

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7For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
8All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.
9They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
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Proverbs 8:7Cross-references · 12 ranked passages

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    30The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.

  2. John 8:14Rank 2
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    14Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.

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    17Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

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    22Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.

  5. Job 36:4Rank 5
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    4For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.

  6. John 1:17Rank 6
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    17For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

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    37Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.

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    45And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.

    46Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?

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    27An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

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    14And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;

  11. John 14:6Rank 11
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    6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

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    12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs 8:8Cross-references · 6 ranked passages

  1. John 7:46Rank 1
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    46The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.

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    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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    6The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.

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    5They have corrupted themselves, their spot is not the spot of his children: they are a perverse and crooked generation.

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    23I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.

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    1WHO is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.

Proverbs 8:9Cross-references · 16 ranked passages

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    6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

  2. James 1:5Rank 2
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    5If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

  3. John 7:17Rank 3
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    17If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

  4. John 6:45Rank 4
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    45It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.

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    12What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.

    13His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.

    14The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.

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    11He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

    12For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.

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    24The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

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    1THROUGH desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

    2A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

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    14But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

    15But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.

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    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, though fools, shall not err therein.

  11. Micah 2:7Rank 11
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    7¶ O thou that art named the house of Jacob, is the spirit of the Lord straitened? are these his doings? do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?

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    14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

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    24Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

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    15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

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    98Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.

    99I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

    100I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

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    7The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

    8The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.

Proverbs 8:10Cross-references · 12 ranked passages

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    4If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;

    5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.

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    127Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

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    72The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.

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    23Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

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    13¶ Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

    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.

  6. Acts 3:6Rank 6
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    6Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

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    11¶ Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.

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    20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

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    16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

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    162I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.

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    10As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

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    19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.

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DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 8:7

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

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

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

speak

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Sense 1: To utter words or articulate sounds, or to use a language. Sense 2: To address or converse with someone. Sense 3: To state, declare, make mention of, or otherwise make a matter known.

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

COMBINED MEANING

truth

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1. That which is true; conformity to fact or reality. 2. Faithfulness. 3. God's revealed word.

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

COMBINED MEANING

abomination

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Sense 1: A person, thing, act, practice, creature, or condition regarded as detestable or loathsome. Sense 2: An idol or idolatrous thing so regarded.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

lips

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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 8:8

COMBINED MEANING

words

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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.

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

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 8:9

COMBINED MEANING

plain

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1. A level tract of land. 2. Clear or evident. 3. Simple or unadorned.

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understandeth

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Third-person singular present form of understand, meaning to comprehend, perceive, discern, or know the meaning or significance of something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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right

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1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 8:10

COMBINED MEANING

instruction

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Teaching or information that directs understanding and conduct; correction, discipline, or an instructive warning.

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

COMBINED MEANING

silver

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A precious white metal used for money, vessels, ornaments, images, trade, valuation, and refining; by extension, money or wealth reckoned in that metal.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

choice

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Sense 1: The act of choosing; a selection. Sense 2: Selected, excellent, or preferred.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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8:6Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.

8:7For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

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8:8All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.

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8:9They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

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

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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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