Proverbs 8:9
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.
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- 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.
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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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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.