Proverbs 8:9

Contemporary English Version 1995

“If you have understanding, you will see that my words are just what you need.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:6

Make fun of wisdom, and you will never find it. But if you have understanding, knowledge comes easily.

James 1:5

If any of you need wisdom, you should ask God, and it will be given to you. God is generous and won't correct you for asking.

John 7:17

If you really want to obey God, you will know if what I teach comes from God or from me.

John 6:45

One of the prophets wrote, “God will teach all of them.” And so everyone who listens to the Father and learns from him will come to me.

Proverbs 15:24

All who are wise follow a road that leads upward to life and away from death.

Micah 2:7

Descendants of Jacob, is it right for you to claim that the Lord did what he did because he was angry? Doesn't he always bless those who do right?

Isaiah 35:8

A good road will be there, and it will be named “God's Sacred Highway.” It will be for God's people; no one unfit to worship God will walk on that road. And no fools can travel on that highway.

Proverbs 18:15

Everyone with good sense wants to learn.

Proverbs 17:24

Anyone with wisdom knows what makes good sense, but fools can never make up their minds.

Proverbs 15:14

Anyone with good sense is eager to learn more, but fools are hungry for foolishness.

Proverbs 3:13

God blesses everyone who has wisdom and common sense.