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Themes in Proverbs 8

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Themes in Proverbs 8

Proverbs 8:1 (show verse)

Doth not wisdom cry? Doth not understanding put forth 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)

Standeth she not in the high places in the streets and ways?

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)

Doth she not cry before the whole city, and in the gates where men go out and in?

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)

"It is you, O ye men," sayeth she, "whom I call! Unto you, O ye children of men, lift I up my voice.

Proverbs 8:5 (show verse)

Take heed unto knowledge, O ye ignorant; be wise in heart, O ye fools.

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)

Give ear, for I will speak of great matters, and open my lips to tell things that be right.

Proverbs 8:7 (show verse)

For my throat shall be talking of the truth, and my lips abhor ungodliness.

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 righteous, there is no frowardness nor falsity therein.

Proverbs 8:9 (show verse)

They are all plain to such as will understand, and right to them that find knowledge.

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)

Receive my doctrine therefore, and not silver: and my knowledge, more than fine 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 more worth than precious stones; yea, all the things that thou canst desire, are not to be compared unto it.

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, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own.

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)

With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them.

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)

I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength.

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)

Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws.

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)

Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment.

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 am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall 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 honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness.

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, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine 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 walk in the way of righteousness, and in the street of judgment:

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 send prosperity to those that love me, and to increase their treasure.

Proverbs 8:22 (show verse)

"The LORD himself had me in possession in the beginning of his ways, before he began his works afore time.

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:23 (show verse)

I have been ordained from everlasting, and from the beginning before the earth was made.

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:24 (show verse)

When I was born, there were neither depths nor springs of water.

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:25 (show verse)

Before the foundations of the mountains were laid, yea before all hills was I born.

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:26 (show verse)

The earth and all that is upon the earth was not yet made, no not the ground itself.

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:27 (show verse)

For when he made the heavens, I was present; when he set up the depths in order;

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

Proverbs 8:28 (show verse)

when he hanged the clouds above; when he fastened the springs of the deep;

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

Proverbs 8:29 (show verse)

When he shut the sea within certain bounds, that the waters should not go over their marks. When he laid 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)

I was with him, ordering all things, delighting daily, and rejoicing always before him.

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:31 (show verse)

As for the round compass of his world, I make it joyful: for my delight is to be among the children of men.

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:32 (show verse)

"Therefore hearken unto me, O ye children, for blessed are they that 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)

O give ear unto nurture, be wise, and refuse it not.

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 is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, and giving attendance at the posts of my doors.

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 whoso findeth me, findeth life, and shall obtain favour of 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 whoso offendeth against me, hurteth his own soul. All they that hate me, are the lovers of death."

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