Proverbs 8:5
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 8
“O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.”Proverbs 8:5
What Does Proverbs 8:5 Mean?
Proverbs 8:5 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 8, verse 5 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wisdom.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 8:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 4:5“Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.”Psalms 5:5“The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.”Proverbs 1:4“To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.”Proverbs 2:6“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”Proverbs 1:22“How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?”Proverbs 9:4“Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,”Mark 7:14“And when he had called all the people unto him, he said unto them, Hearken unto me every one of you, and understand:”Colossians 1:28“Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:”Job 33:33“If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom.”Psalms 14:2“The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.”Psalms 75:4“I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:”Psalms 94:8“Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise?”Proverbs 7:7“And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,”Luke 11:40“Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?”Acts 26:18“To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.”Romans 16:18“For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.”Revelation 3:17“Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:”Psalms 19:7“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.”1 Corinthians 1:30“But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:”1 Corinthians 6:9“Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,”
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