KJV ORIGINAL
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They are all clear to those who understand, and right to those who seek knowledge.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that wisdom's teachings become clear and make sense to people who genuinely want to learn and understand.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a longer passage where Wisdom is personified as a woman calling out in the streets, offering her teachings to anyone willing to listen. In ancient Hebrew culture, wisdom literature was highly valued as practical guidance for living well. The book of Proverbs was likely compiled during Solomon's reign when Israel was experiencing prosperity and had time to focus on education and moral instruction.
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