Proverbs 8:9

Translations

Modern

They are all plain to the discerning, and upright to those who find knowledge.

Traditional

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

Literal

All of them are plain to the intelligent, and upright to those finding knowledge.

Latin

…recti sunt intelligentibus, et æqui invenientibus scientiam.

Interlinear

Hebrew

English

They are all plain to the discerning, and upright to those who find knowledge.

Notes

Proverbs 8:6–9

Wisdom is linked to truth, understanding, and knowledge, which are correct, wholesome, simple, and clear. Wisdom dislikes deception, which is sneaky and dishonest (compare Proverbs 1:2–7; 6:16–19).

Proverbs 8:1–9:18

The first part of Proverbs reaches a peak when the son meets two women. Both invite the young man, and the reader, into a close relationship. The young man and the reader must choose between:

The woman named Wisdom, who represents God's true wisdom (Proverbs 8:1–9:6)
The woman named Folly (9:13–18), who represents worldly wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:18–2:16)

Both women's houses are on "the heights of the city" (Proverbs 9:3, 14), which suggests ancient temples. The choice is between the true God and false gods.

Theme notes and profiles

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Related verses

Proverbs 14:6
A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
John 7:17
If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.
James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
John 6:45
It is written in the Prophets: ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard the Father and learned from Him comes to Me—
Psalm 25:12–14
Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the path chosen for him.
Proverbs 15:24
The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
Proverbs 18:1–2
He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
Matthew 13:11–12
He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.
Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
Psalm 19:7–8
The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
Proverbs 15:14
A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
Psalm 119:98–100
Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me.

Glossary

Proverbs, Book of Sons and Daughters of God

Topics

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