King James Version
Proverbs 8:9 in the King James Version says “They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 8 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.”
Proverbs 8:9 · KJV
For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. an: Heb. the abomination of my lips
All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. froward: Heb. wreathed
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
KJV Study — Public Domain
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
“They are all plain”
H5228straightforward, i.e., (figuratively), equitable, correct, or (abstractly), integrity
“to him that understandeth”
H995to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand
“to them that find”
H4672properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
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