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Themes in Proverbs 8

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Themes in Proverbs 8

Proverbs 8:1 (show verse)

Isn't wisdom calling out; isn't understanding raising 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 top of the highest places along the road she stands where the roads meet.

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 city entrance at the entrance to the portals she cries aloud:

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)

"I'm calling to you, men! What I have to say pertains to all mankind!

Proverbs 8:5 (show verse)

Understand prudence, you naive people; and gain an understanding heart, you foolish ones.

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, because I have noble things to say, and what I have to say will reveal what is right.

Proverbs 8:7 (show verse)

For my mouth speaks the truth wickedness is detestable to me.

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)

Everything I have to say is just; there isn't anything corrupt or perverse in my speech.

Proverbs 8:9 (show verse)

Everything I say is sensible to someone who understands, and correct to those who have acquired 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)

Grab hold of my instruction in lieu of money and knowledge instead of the finest 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)

because wisdom is better than precious gems and nothing you desire can compare to 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, am related to prudence. I know how to be discreet.

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 fear of the LORD is to hate evil. Pride, arrogance, an evil lifestyle, and perverted speech I despise.

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 belongs to me, along with sound judgment. I am understanding. Power belongs to me.

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)

Kings reign by me, and rulers dispense justice through me.

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 leaders rule, as do noble officials and all who govern justly.

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 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)

Wealth and honor accompany me, as do enduring wealth 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, better than even refined gold, and my benefit surpasses the purest 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 on the way of righteousness, along paths that are just,

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)

I bequeath wealth to those who love me, and I will fill their treasuries."

Proverbs 8:22 (show verse)

"The LORD made me as he began his planning, before his ancient activity commenced.

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:23 (show verse)

From eternity I was appointed, from the beginning, from before there was land.

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:24 (show verse)

When there were no ocean depths, I brought them to birth at a time when there were no springs.

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:25 (show verse)

Before the mountains were shaped, before there were hills, I was bringing them to birth.

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:26 (show verse)

Even though he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the world's first grains of dust,

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:27 (show verse)

when he crafted the heavens, I was there when he marked out a circle on 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 the clouds from above, when the springs of the depths were established,

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

Proverbs 8:29 (show verse)

when he set a boundary for the sea so the waters would not exceed his limits, 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 with him, his master craftsman I was his delight daily, continuously rejoicing in his presence,

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:31 (show verse)

rejoicing in his inhabitable world and taking delight in mankind."

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:32 (show verse)

"So listen to me, children! Blessed are those who obey me.

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)

Listen to instruction and be wise. Don't ignore 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 is the person who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my doorways

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)

because those who find me find life and gain favor 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 whoever sins against me destroys himself; everyone who hates me loves death."

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