Proverbs 8:9

“All of them are plain to him who understands, and right to those who find knowledge.”

Proverbs 8:9 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Proverbs 8:9, word by word

are plainנְכֹחִיםnechochim

straight, right

Straight, right, upright.

Where else “nechochim” appears
to him who understandsמֵּבִיןmevin

understand

To understand, realize.

Where else “mevin” appears
rightישָׁרִיםysharim

upright

Acting well before YHWH, without bending.

Where else “ysharim” appears
to those who findמֹצְאֵיmotse

find

To come upon what one seeks, or something not expected.

Where else “motse” appears
knowledgeדָעַתdaat

knowledge

What one has learned; or a close bond with God.

Where else “daat” appears

The context

8In righteousness are all the sayings of my mouth; there is nothing in them twisted or crooked.

9 · This verse (above)

10Receive my correction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

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