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Themes in Proverbs 8

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Themes in Proverbs 8

Proverbs 8:1 (show verse)

Does not wisdom call,
And understanding lift up her voice?

divine Call » For worship of God » The call of
Frowardness » What has nothing froward in it
Knowledge » Those that find knowledge
Perversion » What has nothing perverse in it
The fruit of righteousness » What is righteous
Understanding » Those that understand
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Call of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:2 (show verse)

On the top of the heights beside the way,
Where the paths meet, wisdom takes her stand;

Frowardness » What has nothing froward in it
Knowledge » Those that find knowledge
Perversion » What has nothing perverse in it
The fruit of righteousness » What is righteous
Understanding » Those that understand
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:3 (show verse)

Beside the gates, at the entrance to the city,
At the entrance of the doors, she cries out:

Frowardness » What has nothing froward in it
Gates » Place for public concourse
Knowledge » Those that find knowledge
Perversion » What has nothing perverse in it
The fruit of righteousness » What is righteous
Understanding » Those that understand
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:4 (show verse)

“To you, O men, I call,
And my voice is directed to the sons of men.

“O you naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled], understand prudence and seek astute common sense;
And, O you [closed-minded, self-confident] fools, understand wisdom [seek the insight and self-discipline that leads to godly living].

Fools » Exhorted to seek wisdom
Frowardness » What has nothing froward in it
Knowledge » Those that find knowledge
Perversion » What has nothing perverse in it
the Simple » The simple deceived by
The fruit of righteousness » What is righteous
Understanding » Those that understand
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:6 (show verse)

“Listen, for I will speak excellent and noble things;
And the opening of my lips will reveal right things.

Proverbs 8:7 (show verse)

“For my mouth will utter truth,
And wickedness is repulsive and loathsome to my lips.

Error » Definition of » Despised by saints
Frowardness » What has nothing froward in it
Knowledge » Those that find knowledge
Perversion » What has nothing perverse in it
Sin » Defined » Despised by saints
The fruit of righteousness » What is righteous
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Despised by saints
Understanding » Those that understand
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:8 (show verse)

“All the words of my mouth are in righteousness (upright, in right standing with God);
There is nothing contrary to truth or perverted (crooked) in them.

Proverbs 8:9 (show verse)

“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.

Knowledge » Those that find knowledge
The fruit of righteousness » What is righteous
Understanding » Those that understand
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:10 (show verse)

“Take my instruction rather than [seeking] silver,
And take knowledge rather than choicest gold,

Heart » Renewed » Wise
Knowledge » Of more value than gold
Silver » Wisdom to be esteemed more than
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Wisdom » Wisdom being better than wealth
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:11 (show verse)

“For wisdom is better than rubies;
And all desirable things cannot compare with her.

Precious stones » Pearls » Rubies
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » The preciousness of
Wisdom » What wisdom is
Wisdom » Wisdom being better than wealth
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:12 (show verse)

“I, [godly] wisdom, reside with prudence [good judgment, moral courage and astute common sense],
And I find knowledge and discretion.

Bearing fruit » The fruit of wisdom
Finding » Who shall find wisdom
Frowardness » The froward mouth
Honor » Where honor is
Inheritance » Who inherits substance
Jesus Christ » Names of » Wisdom
Love » Those that love wisdom
Pride » Hateful to Christ
Prudence » What dwells with prudence
Prudence » Intimately connected with wisdom
Speech/communication » The froward mouth
Strength » What has strength
Substance » Who inherits substance
Understanding » What is understanding
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Wealth » Who shall have wealth
Wisdom » What wisdom is
Wisdom » What accompanies wisdom
Wisdom » Wisdom being better than wealth
Wisdom » Those that love wisdom
Wisdom » The revenue of wisdom
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:13 (show verse)

“The [reverent] fear and worshipful awe of the Lord includes the hatred of evil;
Pride and arrogance and the evil way,
And the perverted mouth, I hate.

Bearing fruit » The fruit of wisdom
Error » Definition of » Despised by saints
Evil » What is to hate evil
Fear » The fear of the lord
Godly Fear » Described as » Hatred of evil
Finding » Who shall find wisdom
Frowardness » The froward mouth
Hate » What is to hate evil
Hatred » We should exhibit against » Evil
Honor » Where honor is
Inheritance » Who inherits substance
Love » Those that love wisdom
Pride » Hateful to Christ
Pride/arrogance » Who hates pride and arrogancy
Sin » Defined » Despised by saints
Sin » Should be » Hated
Speech/communication » The froward mouth
Strength » What has strength
Substance » Who inherits substance
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Despised by saints
Understanding » What is understanding
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Wealth » Who shall have wealth
Wisdom » What wisdom is
Wisdom » Wisdom being better than wealth
Wisdom » Those that love wisdom
Wisdom » The revenue of wisdom
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:14 (show verse)

“Counsel is mine and sound wisdom;
I am understanding, power and strength are mine.

Bearing fruit » The fruit of wisdom
Finding » Who shall find wisdom
Honor » Where honor is
Inheritance » Who inherits substance
Love » Those that love wisdom
Strength » What has strength
Substance » Who inherits substance
Understanding » What is understanding
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Wealth » Who shall have wealth
Wisdom » What wisdom is
Wisdom » Wisdom being better than wealth
Wisdom » Those that love wisdom
Wisdom » The revenue of wisdom
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:15 (show verse)

“By me kings reign
And rulers decide and decree justice.

Bearing fruit » The fruit of wisdom
Finding » Who shall find wisdom
Honor » Where honor is
Inheritance » Who inherits substance
King » Divinely authorized
Kings » Reign by direction of Christ
Love » Those that love wisdom
Substance » Who inherits substance
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Wealth » Who shall have wealth
Wisdom » Wisdom being better than wealth
Wisdom » Those that love wisdom
Wisdom » The revenue of wisdom
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:16 (show verse)

“By me princes rule, and nobles,
All who judge and govern rightly.

Bearing fruit » The fruit of wisdom
Finding » Who shall find wisdom
Honor » Where honor is
Inheritance » Who inherits substance
Love » Those that love wisdom
Substance » Who inherits substance
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Wealth » Who shall have wealth
Wisdom » Wisdom being better than wealth
Wisdom » Those that love wisdom
Wisdom » The revenue of wisdom
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:17 (show verse)

“I love those who love me;
And those who seek me early and diligently will find me.

Bearing fruit » The fruit of wisdom
Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Early seekers
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Early seekers
Finding » Who shall find wisdom
God » To believers » To seekers
God's Promises » Death of seed of » To seekers
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » Early seekers
Home » Special promises to children, examples of » Early seekers
Honor » Where honor is
Inheritance » Who inherits substance
Love » Those that love wisdom
Love of Christ » To those who love him
Love to Christ » They who have » Are loved by Christ
Seekers » Promises to
Seeking God » Ensures » His being found
Substance » Who inherits substance
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Wealth » Who shall have wealth
Wisdom » Wisdom being better than wealth
Wisdom » Those that love wisdom
Wisdom » The revenue of wisdom
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:18 (show verse)

“Riches and honor are with me,
Enduring wealth and righteousness (right standing with God).

Bearing fruit » The fruit of wisdom
Honor » Where honor is
Honour » Earthly » Wisdom and virtue lead to
Inheritance » Who inherits substance
Love » Those that love wisdom
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Enduring
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Enduring
Substance » Who inherits substance
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Wealth » Who shall have wealth
Wisdom » Wisdom being better than wealth
Wisdom » Those that love wisdom
Wisdom » The revenue of wisdom
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:19 (show verse)

“My fruit is better than gold, even pure gold,
And my yield is better than choicest silver.

Bearing fruit » The fruit of wisdom
Gold » Some things more precious than
Gold » Refined
Inheritance » Who inherits substance
Love » Those that love wisdom
Silver » Symbolical
Silver » Purified, called » Choice silver
Substance » Who inherits substance
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Wealth » Who shall have wealth
Wisdom » Wisdom being better than wealth
Wisdom » Those that love wisdom
Wisdom » The revenue of wisdom
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:20 (show verse)

“I, [Wisdom, continuously] walk in the way of righteousness,
In the midst of the paths of justice,

Inheritance » Who inherits substance
Love » Those that love wisdom
Substance » Who inherits substance
Wealth » Who shall have wealth
Wisdom » Those that love wisdom
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:21 (show verse)

That I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth and true riches,
And that I may fill their treasuries.

Proverbs 8:22 (show verse)

“The Lord created and possessed me at the beginning of His way,
Before His works of old [were accomplished].

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:23 (show verse)

“From everlasting I was established and ordained,
From the beginning, before the earth existed, [I, godly wisdom, existed].

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:24 (show verse)

“When there were no ocean depths I was born,
When there were no fountains and springs overflowing with water.

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:25 (show verse)

“Before the mountains were settled,
Before the hills, I was born;

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:26 (show verse)

While He had not yet made the earth and the fields,
Or the first of the dust of the earth.

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:27 (show verse)

“When He established the heavens, I [Wisdom] was there;
When He drew a circle upon the face of the deep,

Heavens » Creation of
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:28 (show verse)

When He made firm the skies above,
When the fountains and springs of the deep became fixed and strong,

Clouds » God » Established
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:29 (show verse)

When He set for the sea its boundary
So that the waters would not transgress [the boundaries set by] His command,
When He marked out the foundations of the earth—

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » The sea controlled
Sea » The sea controlled
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:30 (show verse)

Then I was beside Him, as a master craftsman;
And I was daily His delight;
Rejoicing before Him always,

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:31 (show verse)

Rejoicing in the world, His inhabited earth,
And having my delight in the sons of men.

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:32 (show verse)

“Now therefore, O sons, listen to me,
For blessed [happy, prosperous, to be admired] are they who keep my ways.

Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Obedient children
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Obedient children
death » Who loves death
Finding » Who shall find life
Finding » Those that find wisdom
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » Obedient children
Hate » Those that hate wisdom
Hearing » What to hear
Hearing » Those that hear wisdom
Hearing » Those that hear instruction
Home » Special promises to children, examples of » Obedient children
Instruction » Hearing instruction
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Life » Who shall find life
Wisdom » Those that hear wisdom
Wisdom » Those that find wisdom

Proverbs 8:33 (show verse)

“Heed (pay attention to) instruction and be wise,
And do not ignore or neglect it.

death » Who loves death
Finding » Who shall find life
Finding » Those that find wisdom
Hate » Those that hate wisdom
Hearing » What to hear
Hearing » Those that hear wisdom
Hearing » Those that hear instruction
Instruction » Hearing instruction
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Life » Who shall find life
Wisdom » Being wise
Wisdom » Those that hear wisdom
Wisdom » Those that find wisdom

Proverbs 8:34 (show verse)

“Blessed [happy, prosperous, to be admired] is the man who listens to me,
Watching daily at my gates,
Waiting at my doorposts.

Daily duty » Watchfulness
death » Who loves death
Duty » Daily » Watchfulness
Finding » Who shall find life
Finding » Those that find wisdom
Hate » Those that hate wisdom
Hearing » Spiritual of believers
Hearing » Those that hear wisdom
Hearing » Those that hear instruction
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Life » Who shall find life
Spiritual » Hearing » Spiritual of believers
Watchfulness » Should be » At all times
Wisdom » Those that hear wisdom
Wisdom » Those that find wisdom

Proverbs 8:35 (show verse)

“For whoever finds me (Wisdom) finds life
And obtains favor and grace from the Lord.

death » Who loves death
Finding » Who shall find life
Finding » Those that find wisdom
Hate » Those that hate wisdom
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Life » Who shall find life
The favor of God » Spiritual wisdom leads to
Wisdom » Those that find wisdom

Proverbs 8:36 (show verse)

“But he who fails to find me or sins against me injures himself;
All those who hate me love and court death.”

death » Spiritual death » Eternal
death » Who loves death
Hate » Those that hate wisdom
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of