Proverbs 8:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 8:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 8:5 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 8:5 — KJV
“O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.”
— Proverbs 8:5 (KJV)
Proverbs 8:5 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 8:5
“Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.”
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“Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.”
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“And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.”
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“Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?”
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“My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.”
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