Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
They are all plain to such as will understand, and right to them that find knowledge.
New American Standard Bible
And right to those who
King James Version
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
Holman Bible
and right to those who discover knowledge.
International Standard Version
Everything I say is sensible to someone who understands, and correct to those who have acquired knowledge.
A Conservative Version
They are all plain to him who understands, and right to those who find knowledge.
American Standard Version
They are all plain to him that understandeth, And right to them that find knowledge.
Amplified
“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.
Bible in Basic English
They are all true to him whose mind is awake, and straightforward to those who get knowledge.
Darby Translation
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
Julia Smith Translation
All of them straight to him understanding, and right to those finding knowledge.
King James 2000
They are all plain to him that understands, and right to them that find knowledge.
Lexham Expanded Bible
All of them are straight to him who understands, and upright to those who find knowledge.
Modern King James verseion
They are all plain to him who understands, and right to those who find knowledge.
NET Bible
All of them are clear to the discerning and upright to those who find knowledge.
New Heart English Bible
They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.
The Emphasized Bible
All of them, shall be plain, to them who would understand, and just, to such as would gain knowledge.
Webster
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
World English Bible
They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.
Youngs Literal Translation
All of them are plain to the intelligent, And upright to those finding knowledge.
Themes
Knowledge » Those that find knowledge
The fruit of righteousness » What is righteous
Interlinear
Biyn
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 8:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Wisdom Calls
8 All the words of my mouth are righteous, there is no frowardness nor falsity therein. 9 They are all plain to such as will understand, and right to them that find knowledge. 10 Receive my doctrine therefore, and not silver: and my knowledge, more than fine gold.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:6
A scornful body seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; but knowledge is easy to come by, unto him that will understand.
Psalm 19:7-8
The law of the LORD is an undefiled law, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, and giveth wisdom unto simple.
Psalm 25:12-14
What man is he that feareth the LORD? Him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.
Psalm 119:98-100
Thou, through thy commandments, hast made me wiser than mine enemies; for they are ever with me.
Proverbs 15:14
A wise heart will seek after knowledge; but the mouths of fools meddle with foolishness.
Proverbs 15:24
The way of life leadeth unto heaven; that a man should beware of hell beneath.
Proverbs 17:24
Wisdom shineth in the face of him that hath understanding; but the eyes of fools wander throughout all lands.
Proverbs 18:1-2
He accompanieth himself with all steadfast and healthsome doctrine, that hath a desire to it and is sequestered from company.
Proverbs 18:15
A wise heart laboureth for knowledge; and a prudent ear seeketh understanding.
Isaiah 35:8
There shall be foot paths and common streets: this shall be called the holy way. No unclean person shall go through it, for the LORD himself shall go with them that way, and the ignorant shall not err.
Micah 2:7
sayeth the house of Jacob. Is the spirit of the LORD so clean away? Or is he so minded? Truth it is, my words are friendly unto them that live right:
Matthew 13:11-12
He answered, and said unto them, "It is given unto you to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
John 6:45
It is written in the prophets, 'That they shall all be taught of God.' Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the father, cometh unto me:
John 7:17
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God: or whether I speak of myself.
1 Corinthians 2:14-15
For the natural man perceiveth not the things of the spirit of God, for they are but foolishness unto him: Neither can he perceive them, because he is spiritually examined.
James 1:5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, which giveth to all men indifferently and casteth no man in the teeth; and it shall be given him.