Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

For wisdom will enter your mind,
and knowledge will delight your heart.

New American Standard Bible

For wisdom will enter your heart
And knowledge will be pleasant to your soul;

King James Version

When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;

International Standard Version

For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

A Conservative Version

For wisdom shall enter into thy heart, and knowledge shall be pleasant to thy soul,

American Standard Version

For wisdom shall enter into thy heart, And knowledge shall be pleasant unto thy soul;

Amplified


For [skillful and godly] wisdom will enter your heart
And knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

Bible in Basic English

For wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasing to your soul;

Darby Translation

When wisdom entereth into thy heart and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul,

Julia Smith Translation

For wisdom shall come into thy heart, and knowledge shall be pleasant to thy soul.

King James 2000

When wisdom enters into your heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto your soul;

Lexham Expanded Bible

for wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasing to your soul.

Modern King James verseion

When wisdom enters into your heart, and knowledge is pleasing to your soul;

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and thy soul delighteth in knowledge;

NET Bible

For wisdom will enter your heart, and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.

New Heart English Bible

For wisdom will enter into your heart. Knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

The Emphasized Bible

When wisdom entereth thy heart, and, knowledge, to thy soul, is sweet,

Webster

When wisdom entereth into thy heart, and knowledge is pleasant to thy soul;

World English Bible

For wisdom will enter into your heart. Knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

Youngs Literal Translation

For wisdom cometh into thy heart, And knowledge to thy soul is pleasant,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
חכמה 
Chokmah 
Usage: 149


come, bring, ... in, enter, go, carry, ...down, pass, ...out,
Usage: 0

and knowledge
דּעת 
Da`ath 
Usage: 91

נעם 
Na`em 
Usage: 8

Verse Info

Context Readings

The Benefits Of Wisdom

9 Then you will understand righteousness, justice,
and integrity—every good path.
10 For wisdom will enter your mind,
and knowledge will delight your heart.
11 Discretion will watch over you,
and understanding will guard you,

Cross References

Job 23:12

I have not departed from the commands of His lips;
I have treasured the words of His mouth
more than my daily food.

Psalm 19:10

They are more desirable than gold—
than an abundance of pure gold;
and sweeter than honey,
which comes from the honeycomb.

Psalm 104:34

May my meditation be pleasing to Him;
I will rejoice in the Lord.

Psalm 119:97

מ MemHow I love Your instruction!
It is my meditation all day long.

Psalm 119:103

How sweet Your word is to my taste—
sweeter than honey in my mouth.

Psalm 119:111

I have Your decrees as a heritage forever;
indeed, they are the joy of my heart.

Psalm 119:162

I rejoice over Your promise
like one who finds vast treasure.

Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning;
she is known even among fools.

Proverbs 18:1-2

One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;
he rebels against all sound judgment.

Proverbs 24:13-14

Eat honey, my son, for it is good,
and the honeycomb is sweet to your palate;

Jeremiah 15:16

Your words were found, and I ate them.
Your words became a delight to me
and the joy of my heart,
for I am called by Your name,
Yahweh God of Hosts.

Colossians 3:16

Let the message about the Messiah dwell richly among you, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, and singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with gratitude in your hearts to God.

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