Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version To the discerning all of them are right; they are upright to those who have found knowledge. New Living Translation My words are plain to anyone with understanding, clear to those with knowledge. English Standard Version They are all straight to him who understands, and right to those who find knowledge. Berean Standard Bible They are all plain to the discerning, and upright to those who find knowledge. King James Bible They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. New King James Version They are all plain to him who understands, And right to those who find knowledge. New American Standard Bible “They are all straightforward to him who understands, And right to those who find knowledge. NASB 1995 “They are all straightforward to him who understands, And right to those who find knowledge. NASB 1977 “They are all straightforward to him who understands, And right to those who find knowledge. Legacy Standard Bible They are all straightforward to him who understands, And right to those who find knowledge. Amplified Bible “They are all straightforward to him who understands [with an open and willing mind], And right to those who find knowledge and live by it. Christian Standard Bible All of them are clear to the perceptive, and right to those who discover knowledge. Holman Christian Standard Bible All of them are clear to the perceptive, and right to those who discover knowledge. American Standard Version They are all plain to him that understandeth, And right to them that find knowledge. Contemporary English Version "If you have understanding, you will see that my words are just what you need. English Revised Version They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. GOD'S WORD® Translation All of it is clear to a person who has understanding and right to those who have acquired knowledge. Good News Translation To those with insight, it is all clear; to the well-informed, it is all plain. International Standard Version Everything I say is sensible to someone who understands, and correct to those who have acquired knowledge. Majority Standard Bible They are all plain to the discerning, and upright to those who find knowledge. NET Bible All of them are clear to the discerning and upright to those who find knowledge. New Heart English Bible They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge. Webster's Bible Translation They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. World English Bible They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAll of them [are] plain to the intelligent, "" And upright to those finding knowledge. Young's Literal Translation All of them are plain to the intelligent, And upright to those finding knowledge. Smith's Literal Translation All of them straight to him understanding, and right to those finding knowledge. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey are right to them that understand, and just to them that find knowledge. Catholic Public Domain Version They are upright to those who understand, and equitable to those who discover knowledge. New American Bible All of them are straightforward to the intelligent, and right to those who attain knowledge. New Revised Standard Version They are all straight to one who understands and right to those who find knowledge. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey are all plain to him who understands them, and right to those who are willing to find knowledge. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated All these are plain to him who perceives them and they are right to him who chooses to know them. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917They are all plain to him that understandeth, And right to them that find knowledge. Brenton Septuagint Translation They are all evident to those that understand, and right to those that find knowledge. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Excellence of Wisdom…8All the words of my mouth are righteous; none are crooked or perverse. 9They are all plain to the discerning, and upright to those who find knowledge. 10Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.… Cross References James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. Psalm 19:7 The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. Psalm 119:130 The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple. 1 Corinthians 2:14-15 The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. / The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone’s judgment. Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 2 Timothy 3:15-17 From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. / All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. Psalm 119:98-100 Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. / I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. / I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts. Colossians 1:9-10 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, / so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, Psalm 119:18 Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Psalm 119:144 Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live. Ephesians 1:17-18 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. / I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, Psalm 119:169 May my cry come before You, O LORD; give me understanding according to Your word. Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. Psalm 119:34 Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart. Treasury of Scripture They are all plain to him that understands, and right to them that find knowledge. Proverbs 14:6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. Proverbs 15:14,24 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness… Proverbs 17:24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. Jump to Previous Awake Discerning Faultless Find Finding Intelligent Mind Plain Right Straight Straightforward True. Understandeth Understands UprightJump to Next Awake Discerning Faultless Find Finding Intelligent Mind Plain Right Straight Straightforward True. Understandeth Understands UprightProverbs 8 1. the fame6. and evidence of wisdom 10. The excellence 12. the nature 15. the power 18. the riches 22. and the eternity of wisdom 32. Wisdom is to be desired for the blessedness it brings They are all plain to the discerning This phrase emphasizes the clarity and accessibility of wisdom to those who are perceptive and seek understanding. In the biblical context, "the discerning" refers to individuals who possess spiritual insight and a heart open to God's teachings. The Hebrew word for "plain" suggests straightforwardness and simplicity, indicating that divine wisdom is not hidden or complex for those who earnestly seek it. This aligns with the broader biblical theme that God reveals His truths to those who are humble and willing to learn (Matthew 11:25). The discerning are contrasted with the foolish, who are often depicted in Proverbs as lacking understanding and rejecting wisdom (Proverbs 1:7). and upright to those who find knowledge Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. 2. Wisdom Personified in Proverbs 8, wisdom is depicted as a woman calling out to people, offering guidance and understanding. 3. The Discerning Those who possess the ability to perceive and understand wisdom's teachings. 4. Those Who Find Knowledge Individuals who actively seek and embrace knowledge, aligning themselves with wisdom's principles. Teaching Points The Clarity of WisdomWisdom is not hidden or obscure; it is clear and accessible to those who are willing to discern and seek it. The Role of Discernment Discernment is crucial in understanding and applying wisdom. It involves a heart and mind attuned to God's truth. The Pursuit of Knowledge Actively seeking knowledge is a biblical principle. It requires effort and intentionality to align oneself with God's wisdom. Upright Living Embracing wisdom leads to uprightness, a life that reflects God's righteousness and truth. The Importance of a Teachable Spirit Being open to learning and correction is essential for gaining wisdom and knowledge.(9) They are all plain . . .--Because "the secret of the Lord is (only) with them that fear Him "(Psalm 25:14), and God reveals such things unto them by His Spirit (1Corinthians 2:10), while the "natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness unto him" (ibid., Proverbs 8:14).Verse 9. - They are all plain to him that understandeth. The man who listens to and imbibes the teaching of Wisdom finds these words intelligible, and "to the point." Opening his heart to receive Divine instruction, he is rewarded by having his understanding enlightened; for while "the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God" (1 Corinthians 2:14), yet "the secret of the Lord is with them that fear him" (Psalm 25:14), and "mysteries are revealed unto the meek" (Ecclus. 3:19, Complutensian אָ). Right to them that find knowledge (ver. 10). They form an even path without stumbling blocks for those who have learned to discern right from wrong, and are seeking to direct their lives in accordance with high motives. Septuagint, "They are all present (ἐνώπια) to those that understand, and right (ὀρθὰ) to those that find knowledge." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They [are]כֻּלָּ֣ם (kul·lām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every all plain נְ֭כֹחִים (nə·ḵō·ḥîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 5228: Straightforward, equitable, correct, integrity to the discerning, לַמֵּבִ֑ין (lam·mê·ḇîn) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand and upright וִֽ֝ישָׁרִ֗ים (wî·šā·rîm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 3477: Straight, right to those who find לְמֹ֣צְאֵי (lə·mō·ṣə·’ê) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present knowledge. דָֽעַת׃ (ḏā·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1847: Knowledge Links Proverbs 8:9 NIVProverbs 8:9 NLT Proverbs 8:9 ESV Proverbs 8:9 NASB Proverbs 8:9 KJV Proverbs 8:9 BibleApps.com Proverbs 8:9 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 8:9 Chinese Bible Proverbs 8:9 French Bible Proverbs 8:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 8:9 They are all plain to him who (Prov. 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