Proverbs 8:9–12
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
They are all plaine to him that vnderstandeth: and right to them that find knowledge.
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
Receiue my instruction, and not siluer: and knowledge rather then choise gold.
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
*For wisedome is better then rubies: and all the things that may be desired, are not to be compared to it.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceIob 28.15 psal.19.11. Chap.3.15. & 16.16.
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
‖I wisedome dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inuentions.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, subtiltie.
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From verse 9
- Proverbs 14:6Rank 1 from verse 9
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.
45*It is written in the Prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Euery man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, commeth vnto me,
- Psalms 25:12–14Rank 5 from verse 9
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.
12What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall chuse.
13†His soule shall dwell at ease: and his seede shall inherite the earth.
14*‖The secret of the LORD is with them that feare him: and he will shew them his couenant.
- Matthew 13:11–12Rank 6 from verse 9
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.
11He answered, and said vnto them, Because it is giuen vnto you to know the mysteries of the kingdome of heauen, but to them it is not giuen.
12*For whosoeuer hath, to him shall be giuen, and he shall haue more abundance: but whosoeuer hath not, from him shall be taken away, euen that hee hath.
- Proverbs 15:24Rank 7 from verse 9
- Proverbs 18:1–2Rank 8 from verse 9
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.
1¶ ‖Through desire a man hauing separated himselfe, seeketh and intermedleth with all wisedome.
2A foole hath no delight in vnderstanding, but that his heart may discouer it selfe.
- 1 Corinthians 2:14–15Rank 9 from verse 9
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.
14But the naturall man receiueth not the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishnesse vnto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
15*But he that is spirituall, ‖iudgeth all things, yet he himselfe is ‖iudged of no man.
- Isaiah 35:8Rank 10 from verse 9
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.
8‖And an high way shalbe there, and away, and it shall be called the way of holinesse, the vncleane shall not passe ouer it, but it shall be for those: the wayfaringmen, though fooles, shall not erre therein.
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?
7¶ ‖†O thou that art named the house of Iacob, is the Spirit of the LORD straitned? are these his dongs? doe not my words do good to him that walketh vprightly?
- Proverbs 15:14Rank 12 from verse 9
- Proverbs 17:24Rank 13 from verse 9
- Proverbs 18:15Rank 14 from verse 9
- Psalms 119:98–100Rank 15 from verse 9
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.
98†Thou through thy Commandements hast made me wiser then mine enemies: for they are euer with mee.
99I haue more vnderstanding then all my teachers: for thy Testimonies are my meditation.
100I vnderstand more then the ancients: because I keepe thy precepts.
- Psalms 19:7–8Rank 16 from verse 9
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.
7‖‖The Law of the LORD is perfect, conuerting the soule: the testimonie of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
8The Statutes of the LORD are right, reioycing the heart: the Commandement of the LORD is pure, inlightning the eyes.
From verse 10
- Proverbs 2:4–5Rank 1 from verse 10
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.
4*If thou seekest her as siluer, and searchest for her, as for hid treasures:
5Then shalt thou vnderstand the feare of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
- Psalms 119:127Rank 2 from verse 10
- Psalms 119:72Rank 3 from verse 10
- Proverbs 23:23Rank 4 from verse 10
- Proverbs 3:13–15Rank 5 from verse 10
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.
13¶ †Happy is the man that findeth wisedome, and the man that getteth vnderstanding.
14*For the merchandise of it is better then the merchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof, then fine gold.
15She is more precious then Rubies: and all the things thou canst desire, are not to be compared vnto her.
- Ecclesiastes 7:11Rank 7 from verse 10
- Proverbs 10:20Rank 8 from verse 10
- Proverbs 16:16Rank 9 from verse 10
- Psalms 119:162Rank 10 from verse 10
- 2 Corinthians 6:10Rank 11 from verse 10
- Proverbs 8:19Rank 12 from verse 10
From verse 11
- Proverbs 3:14–15Rank 1 from verse 11
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.
14*For the merchandise of it is better then the merchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof, then fine gold.
15She is more precious then Rubies: and all the things thou canst desire, are not to be compared vnto her.
- Proverbs 4:5–7Rank 2 from verse 11
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.
5Get wisedome, get vnderstanding: forget it not, neither decline from the wordes of my mouth.
6Forsake her not, and she shall preserue thee: loue her, and she shall keepe thee.
7Wisedome is the principall thing, therefore get wisedome: and with all thy getting, get vnderstanding.
- Proverbs 16:16Rank 3 from verse 11
- Psalms 119:127Rank 4 from verse 11
- Psalms 19:10Rank 5 from verse 11
- Job 28:15–19Rank 6 from verse 11
15It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
16It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
17The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.
18No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
19The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
15†It *cannot be gotten for golde, neither shall siluer be weighed for the price thereof.
16It cannot be valued with the golde of Ophir, with the precious Onix, or the Saphire.
17The golde and the chrystall cannot equall it: and the exchange of it shall not be for ‖iewels of fine golde.
18No mention shalbe made of ‖Corall, or of Pearles: for the price of wisedome is aboue Rubies.
19The Topaze of Ethiopia shall not equall it, neither shall it be valued with pure golde.
- Matthew 16:26Rank 7 from verse 11
- Proverbs 20:15Rank 8 from verse 11
- Philippians 3:8–9Rank 9 from verse 11
8Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
9And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
8Yea doubtlesse, and I count all things but losse, for the excellencie of the knowledge of Christ Iesus my Lord: for whom I haue suffered the losse of all things, and doe count them but doung, that I may win Christ,
9And be found in him, not hauing mine owne righteousnesse, which is of the Law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousnesse which is of God by faith:
From verse 12
- Isaiah 28:26Rank 1 from verse 12
- Exodus 35:30–4Rank 2 from verse 12
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- Exodus 31:3–6Rank 3 from verse 12
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;
3And I haue filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisedome, and in vnderstanding, and in knowledge, and in all maner of workemanship,
4To deuise cunning workes, to worke in golde, and in siluer, and in brasse,
5And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in caruing of timber, to worke in all maner of workemanship.
6And I, behold, I haue giuen with him, Aholiab the sonne of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I haue put wisedome, that they may make all that I haue commanded thee:
- Proverbs 1:4Rank 4 from verse 12
- Romans 11:33Rank 5 from verse 12
- 1 Chronicles 28:19Rank 6 from verse 12
- Colossians 2:3Rank 7 from verse 12
- Ephesians 1:11Rank 8 from verse 12
11In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
11In whom also we haue obteined an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsell of his owne will:
- Isaiah 55:8–9Rank 9 from verse 12
8¶ For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.
9For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
8¶ For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your wayes my wayes, saith the LORD.
9For as the heauens are higher then the earth, so are my wayes higher then your wayes, and my thoughts then your thouhts.
- Psalms 104:24Rank 10 from verse 12
- 1 Kings 7:14Rank 11 from verse 12
14He was a widow’s son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and cunning to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work.
14Hee was †a widowes sonne of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brasse, and he was filled with wisedome, and vnderstanding, and cunning to worke all workes in brasse: and hee came to king Solomon, and wrought all his worke.
- 2 Chronicles 13:14Rank 12 from verse 12
- Ephesians 1:8Rank 13 from verse 12
- Ephesians 3:10Rank 14 from verse 12
- 1 Chronicles 28:12Rank 15 from verse 12
12And the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts of the house of the Lord, and of all the chambers round about, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries of the dedicated things:
12And the paterne †of all that hee had by the spirit, of the courts of the house of the LORD, and of all the chambers round about, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries of the dedicate things:
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Proverbs 8:9
1. A level tract of land. 2. Clear or evident. 3. Simple or unadorned.
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understandeth
Third-person singular present form of understand, meaning to comprehend, perceive, discern, or know the meaning or significance of something.
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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.
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To discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience.
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Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
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Proverbs 8:10
To take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain what is given or presented.
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instruction
Teaching or information that directs understanding and conduct; correction, discipline, or an instructive warning.
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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.
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Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
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Sense 1: The act of choosing; a selection. Sense 2: Selected, excellent, or preferred.
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Proverbs 8:11
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.
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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.
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Sense 1: More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree. Sense 2: To improve or make better.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of desire, meaning to wish for, long for, request, or take pleasure in.
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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.
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Proverbs 8:12
Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.
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Wisdom applied to conduct; sound judgment and foresight.
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To discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
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Skilful or ingenious in devising.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
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8All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.
8†All the words of my mouth are in righteousnes, there is nothing froward or peruerse in them.
9They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
9They are all plaine to him that vnderstandeth: and right to them that find knowledge.
Selected passage10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
10Receiue my instruction, and not siluer: and knowledge rather then choise gold.
Selected passage11For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
11*For wisedome is better then rubies: and all the things that may be desired, are not to be compared to it.
Selected passage12I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
12‖I wisedome dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inuentions.
Selected passage13The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
13The feare of the LORD is to hate euill: pride and arrogancie, and the euill way, and the froward mouth doe I hate.