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Proverbs 8:9–16

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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.
11For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
12I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
13The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
14Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
15By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
16By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Proverbs 8:11Cross-references · 9 ranked passages

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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.

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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.

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

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    10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

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    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.

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    26For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

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    15There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

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    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:

Proverbs 8:12Cross-references · 15 ranked passages

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    26For his God doth instruct him to discretion, and doth teach him.

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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;

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    4To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

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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!

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    19All this, said David, the Lord made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.

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    3In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

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    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:

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    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.

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    24O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

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    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.

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    14And when Judah looked back, behold, the battle was before and behind: and they cried unto the Lord, and the priests sounded with the trumpets.

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    8Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

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    10To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

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    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:

Proverbs 8:13Cross-references · 19 ranked passages

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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.

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    6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

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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.

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    24Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.

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    22Abstain from all appearance of evil.

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    5Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

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    15Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the Lord God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.

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    128Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.

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    18Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

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    12¶ A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.

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    16¶ These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:

    17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,

    18An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,

    19A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

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    4For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.

    5The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.

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    19Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

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    3I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.

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    6Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.

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    9Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

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    17And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these are things that I hate, saith the Lord.

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    31The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

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    104Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.

Proverbs 8:14Cross-references · 12 ranked passages

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    19Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.

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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.

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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?

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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?

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    3In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

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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.

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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.

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    5A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

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    22Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

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    24But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

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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:

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    9That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.

Proverbs 8:15Cross-references · 22 ranked passages

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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.

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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:

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    18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

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    16And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

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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.

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    18O thou king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honour:

    19And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down.

    20But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him:

    21And he was driven from the sons of men; and his heart was made like the beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild asses: they fed him with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven; till he knew that the most high God ruled in the kingdom of men, and that he appointeth over it whomsoever he will.

    22And thou his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thine heart, though thou knewest all this;

    23But hast lifted up thyself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of his house before thee, and thou, and thy lords, thy wives, and thy concubines, have drunk wine in them; and thou hast praised the gods of silver, and gold, of brass, iron, wood, and stone, which see not, nor hear, nor know: and the God in whose hand thy breath is, and whose are all thy ways, hast thou not glorified:

    24Then was the part of the hand sent from him; and this writing was written.

    25¶ And this is the writing that was written, MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN.

    26This is the interpretation of the thing: MENE; God hath numbered thy kingdom, and finished it.

    27TEKEL; Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting.

    28PERES; Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians.

    29Then commanded Belshazzar, and they clothed Daniel with scarlet, and put a chain of gold about his neck, and made a proclamation concerning him, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom.

    30¶ In that night was Belshazzar the king of the Chaldeans slain.

    31And Darius the Median took the kingdom, being about threescore and two years old.

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    13I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.

    14And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.

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    5I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are upon the ground, by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and have given it unto whom it seemed meet unto me.

    6And now have I given all these lands into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, my servant; and the beasts of the field have I given him also to serve him.

    7And all nations shall serve him, and his son, and his son’s son, until the very time of his land come: and then many nations and great kings shall serve themselves of him.

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    5And of all my sons, (for the Lord hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the Lord over Israel.

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    9Blessed be the Lord thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the Lord loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice.

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    28And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.

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    9Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?

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    7¶ And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the Lord this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.

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    1AND the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Beth-lehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.

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    17And when Samuel saw Saul, the Lord said unto him, Behold the man whom I spake to thee of! this same shall reign over my people.

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    25That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.

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    26And I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellers as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called, The city of righteousness, the faithful city.

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    1BEHOLD, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.

    2And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.

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    15¶ In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.

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    1GIVE the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s son.

    2He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment.

    3The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness.

    4He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.

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    4The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.

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    11And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.

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Proverbs 8:9

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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.

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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.

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find

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

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Proverbs 8:10

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instruction

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

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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.

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choice

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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

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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.

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wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

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better

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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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desired

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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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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.

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Proverbs 8:12

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wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

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prudence

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Wisdom applied to conduct; sound judgment and foresight.

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find

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

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out

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

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Proverbs 8:13

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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.

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hate

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

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evil

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

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

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arrogancy

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

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froward

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

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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.

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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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Proverbs 8:15

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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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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