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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? and 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)

She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.

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)

She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.

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)

Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.

Proverbs 8:5 (show verse)

O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.

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)

Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.

Proverbs 8:7 (show verse)

For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination 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; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.

Proverbs 8:9 (show verse)

They are all plain to him that understandeth, 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 instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice 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 the things that may be desired are not to be compared 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 dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

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, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do 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; 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)

By me kings reign, and princes 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, even all the judges of the earth.

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 them that love me; and those 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, durable riches 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, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice 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 lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths 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 cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

Proverbs 8:22 (show verse)

The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:23 (show verse)

I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:24 (show verse)

When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:25 (show verse)

Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:26 (show verse)

While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:27 (show verse)

When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:

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

Proverbs 8:28 (show verse)

When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:

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

Proverbs 8:29 (show verse)

When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed 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 by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:31 (show verse)

Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.

Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom

Proverbs 8:32 (show verse)

Now 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)

Hear instruction, and 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, waiting 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 he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.

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