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THE MESSAGE
Proverbs 8:9
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Christian Standard Bible®
All of them are clear to the perceptive,and right to those who discover knowledge.
All of them are clear to the perceptive,and right to those who discover knowledge.
Hebrew Names Version
They are all plain to him who understands, Right to those who find knowledge.
They are all plain to him who understands, Right to those who find knowledge.
King James Version
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
English Standard Version
They are all straight to him who understands, and right to those who find knowledge.
They are all straight to him who understands, and right to those who find knowledge.
New Century Version
People with good sense know what I say is true; and those with knowledge know my words are right.
People with good sense know what I say is true; and those with knowledge know my words are right.
New English Translation
All of them are clear to the discerning and upright to those who find knowledge.
All of them are clear to the discerning and upright 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.
"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.
New American Standard Bible
"They are all straightforward to him who understands, And right to those who find knowledge.
"They are all straightforward to him who understands, And right to those who find knowledge.
World English Bible
They are all plain to him who understands, Right to those who find knowledge.
They are all plain to him who understands, Right to those who find knowledge.
Geneva Bible (1587)
They are all plaine to him that will vnderstande, and streight to them that woulde finde knowledge.
They are all plaine to him that will vnderstande, and streight to them that woulde finde knowledge.
Legacy Standard Bible
They are all straightforward to him who understands,And right to those who find knowledge.
They are all straightforward 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.
They are all plain to the discerning, and upright to those who find knowledge.
Contemporary English Version
"If you have understanding, you will see that my words are just what you need.
"If you have understanding, you will see that my words are just what you need.
Complete Jewish Bible
They are all clear to those who understand and straightforward to those who gain knowledge.
They are all clear to those who understand and straightforward to those who gain knowledge.
Darby Translation
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
Easy-to-Read Version
These things are clear to any intelligent person. They are right to anyone with knowledge.
These things are clear to any intelligent person. They are right to anyone with knowledge.
George Lamsa Translation
They are all plain to him who understands them, and right to those who are willing to find knowledge.
They are all plain to him who understands them, and right to those who are willing to find knowledge.
Good News Translation
To those with insight, it is all clear; to the well-informed, it is all plain.
To those with insight, it is all clear; to the well-informed, it is all plain.
Lexham English Bible
All of them are straight to him who understands, and upright to those who find knowledge.
All of them are straight to him who understands, and upright to those who find knowledge.
Literal Translation
they are all plain to the understanding one; and right to those who find knowledge.
they are all plain to the understanding one; and right to those who find knowledge.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
They are all playne to soch as wil vnderstode, & right to the that fynde knowlege.
They are all playne to soch as wil vnderstode, & right to the that fynde knowlege.
American Standard Version
They are all plain to him that understandeth, And right to them that find knowledge.
They are all plain to him that understandeth, And right to them that find knowledge.
Bible in Basic English
They are all true to him whose mind is awake, and straightforward to those who get knowledge.
They are all true to him whose mind is awake, and straightforward to those who get knowledge.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
King James Version (1611)
They are all plaine to him that vnderstandeth: and right to them that find knowledge.
They are all plaine to him that vnderstandeth: and right to them that find knowledge.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
They are all playne to suche as wyll vnderstande, and right to them that finde knowledge.
They are all playne to suche as wyll vnderstande, and right to them that finde knowledge.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
They are all evident to those that understand, and right to those that find knowledge.
They are all evident to those that understand, and right to those that find knowledge.
English Revised Version
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
`My wordis ben riytful to hem that vndurstonden; and ben euene to hem that fynden kunnyng.
`My wordis ben riytful to hem that vndurstonden; and ben euene to hem that fynden kunnyng.
Update Bible Version
They are all plain to him that understands, And right to those that find knowledge.
They are all plain to him that understands, And right to those that find knowledge.
Webster's Bible Translation
They [are] all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
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.
They are all plain to him who understands, And right to those who find knowledge.
New Living Translation
My words are plain to anyone with understanding, clear to those with knowledge.
My words are plain to anyone with understanding, clear to those with knowledge.
New Life Bible
They are all clear to him who understands, and right to those who find much learning.
They are all clear to him who understands, and right to those who find much learning.
New Revised Standard
They are all straight to one who understands and right to those who find knowledge.
They are all straight to one who understands and right to those who find knowledge.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
All of them, shall be plain, to them who would understand, and just, to such as would gain knowledge.
All of them, shall be plain, to them who would understand, and just, to such as would gain knowledge.
Douay-Rheims Bible
They are right to them that understand, and just to them that find knowledge.
They are right to them that understand, and just to them that find knowledge.
Revised Standard Version
They are all straight to him who understands and right to those who find knowledge.
They are all straight to him who understands and right to those who find knowledge.
Young's Literal Translation
All of them [are] plain to the intelligent, And upright to those finding knowledge.
All of them [are] plain to the intelligent, And upright to those finding knowledge.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"They are all straightforward to him who understands, And right to those who find knowledge.
"They are all straightforward to him who understands, And right to those who find knowledge.
Contextual Overview
1 Do you hear Lady Wisdom calling? Can you hear Madame Insight raising her voice? She's taken her stand at First and Main, at the busiest intersection. Right in the city square where the traffic is thickest, she shouts, "You—I'm talking to all of you, everyone out here on the streets! Listen, you idiots—learn good sense! You blockheads—shape up! Don't miss a word of this—I'm telling you how to live well, I'm telling you how to live at your best. My mouth chews and savors and relishes truth— I can't stand the taste of evil! You'll only hear true and right words from my mouth; not one syllable will be twisted or skewed. You'll recognize this as true—you with open minds; truth-ready minds will see it at once. Prefer my life-disciplines over chasing after money, and God-knowledge over a lucrative career. For Wisdom is better than all the trappings of wealth; nothing you could wish for holds a candle to her.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Proverbs 14:6, Proverbs 15:14, Proverbs 15:24, Proverbs 17:24, Proverbs 18:1, Proverbs 18:2, Proverbs 18:15, Psalms 19:7, Psalms 19:8, Psalms 25:12-14, Psalms 119:98-100, Isaiah 35:8, Micah 2:7, Matthew 13:11, Matthew 13:12, John 6:45, John 7:17, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Corinthians 2:15, James 1:5
Reciprocal: Psalms 27:11 - a plain path Proverbs 4:11 - led Proverbs 15:19 - the way of the righteous Isaiah 8:16 - among
Cross-References
Psalms 116:7
I said to myself, "Relax and rest. God has showered you with blessings. Soul, you've been rescued from death; Eye, you've been rescued from tears; And you, Foot, were kept from stumbling."
I said to myself, "Relax and rest. God has showered you with blessings. Soul, you've been rescued from death; Eye, you've been rescued from tears; And you, Foot, were kept from stumbling."
Isaiah 60:8
"What's that we see in the distance, a cloud on the horizon, like doves darkening the sky? It's ships from the distant islands, the famous Tarshish ships Returning your children from faraway places, loaded with riches, with silver and gold, And backed by the name of your God , The Holy of Israel, showering you with splendor. Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings assist you in the conduct of worship. When I was angry I hit you hard. It's my desire now to be tender. Your Jerusalem gates will always be open —open house day and night!— Receiving deliveries of wealth from all nations, and their kings, the delivery boys! Any nation or kingdom that doesn't deliver will perish; those nations will be totally wasted. The rich woods of Lebanon will be delivered —all that cypress and oak and pine— To give a splendid elegance to my Sanctuary, as I make my footstool glorious. The descendants of your oppressor will come bowing and scraping to you. All who looked down at you in contempt will lick your boots. They'll confer a title on you: City of God , Zion of The Holy of Israel. Not long ago you were despised refuse— out-of-the-way, unvisited, ignored. But now I've put you on your feet, towering and grand forever, a joy to look at! When you suck the milk of nations and the breasts of royalty, You'll know that I, God , am your Savior, your Redeemer, Champion of Jacob. I'll give you only the best—no more hand-me-downs! Gold instead of bronze, silver instead of iron, bronze instead of wood, iron instead of stones. I'll install Peace to run your country, make Righteousness your boss. There'll be no more stories of crime in your land, no more robberies, no more vandalism. You'll name your main street Salvation Way, and install Praise Park at the center of town. You'll have no more need of the sun by day nor the brightness of the moon at night. God will be your eternal light, your God will bathe you in splendor. Your sun will never go down, your moon will never fade. I will be your eternal light. Your days of grieving are over. All your people will live right and well, in permanent possession of the land. They're the green shoot that I planted, planted with my own hands to display my glory. The runt will become a great tribe, the weakling become a strong nation. I am God . At the right time I'll make it happen."
"What's that we see in the distance, a cloud on the horizon, like doves darkening the sky? It's ships from the distant islands, the famous Tarshish ships Returning your children from faraway places, loaded with riches, with silver and gold, And backed by the name of your God , The Holy of Israel, showering you with splendor. Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings assist you in the conduct of worship. When I was angry I hit you hard. It's my desire now to be tender. Your Jerusalem gates will always be open —open house day and night!— Receiving deliveries of wealth from all nations, and their kings, the delivery boys! Any nation or kingdom that doesn't deliver will perish; those nations will be totally wasted. The rich woods of Lebanon will be delivered —all that cypress and oak and pine— To give a splendid elegance to my Sanctuary, as I make my footstool glorious. The descendants of your oppressor will come bowing and scraping to you. All who looked down at you in contempt will lick your boots. They'll confer a title on you: City of God , Zion of The Holy of Israel. Not long ago you were despised refuse— out-of-the-way, unvisited, ignored. But now I've put you on your feet, towering and grand forever, a joy to look at! When you suck the milk of nations and the breasts of royalty, You'll know that I, God , am your Savior, your Redeemer, Champion of Jacob. I'll give you only the best—no more hand-me-downs! Gold instead of bronze, silver instead of iron, bronze instead of wood, iron instead of stones. I'll install Peace to run your country, make Righteousness your boss. There'll be no more stories of crime in your land, no more robberies, no more vandalism. You'll name your main street Salvation Way, and install Praise Park at the center of town. You'll have no more need of the sun by day nor the brightness of the moon at night. God will be your eternal light, your God will bathe you in splendor. Your sun will never go down, your moon will never fade. I will be your eternal light. Your days of grieving are over. All your people will live right and well, in permanent possession of the land. They're the green shoot that I planted, planted with my own hands to display my glory. The runt will become a great tribe, the weakling become a strong nation. I am God . At the right time I'll make it happen."
Matthew 11:28
"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."
"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
They [are] all plain to him that understandeth,.... Whose understanding is enlightened by the Spirit of God; who is a spiritual man, that has a discerning, and can judge of spiritual things: as for the carnal man, let him have what natural knowledge or wisdom he will, he cannot know these things; for they are spiritually discerned, and can only be discerned by spiritual men. The Bible is a sealed book to others, learned or unlearned; the mysteries or doctrines of the Gospel are hid in parables from such; but those to whom Christ has given an understanding to know him, these know them, and they are plain unto them: for though there are some things hard to he understood in the Scriptures, as in Paul's epistles, and some sublime truths in the Gospel; yet those which are necessary to salvation are easily understood; that faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Jesus Christ came into the world to save the chief of sinners, is a very plain one;
and right to them that find knowledge; a spiritual and experimental knowledge of Christ and his truths. The Targum is,
"to them who desire knowledge;''
and so the Syriac version; that seek for it heartily and diligently, in a right way, in the use of proper means, under the direction and by the assistance of the Spirit of God.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Words of the ideal Wisdom, which find their highest fulfillment in that of the Incarnate Word. Compare Luke 4:22; Matthew 11:19.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Proverbs 8:9. They are all plain — נכחים nechochim, straight forward, over against every man, level to every capacity. This is true of all that concerns the salvation of the soul.
To them that find knowledge. — When a man gets the knowledge of himself, then he sees all the threatenings of God to be right. When he obtains the knowledge of GOD in Christ, then he finds that all the promises of God are right - yea and amen.
