Proverbs 8:14
What does Proverbs 8:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 8:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Wise design and good sense are mine; reason and strength are mine.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Mine <FI>is<Fi> counsel and substance, I <FI>am<Fi> understanding, I have might.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Counsel and equity is mine, prudence is mine, strength is mine.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am intelligence; I have strength.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 2:6
For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding:
- Romans 1:22
Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
- John 1:9
There was the true light, even the light which lighteth every man, coming into the world.
- 1 Corinthians 1:30
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made unto us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:
- Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.
- Romans 11:33
O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past tracing out!
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