Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Who is wise? Let them realize these things. Who is discerning? Let them understand. The ways of the LORD are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them. New Living Translation Let those who are wise understand these things. Let those with discernment listen carefully. The paths of the LORD are true and right, and righteous people live by walking in them. But in those paths sinners stumble and fall. English Standard Version Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them; for the ways of the LORD are right, and the upright walk in them, but transgressors stumble in them. Berean Standard Bible Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them. King James Bible Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein. New King James Version Who is wise? Let him understand these things. Who is prudent? Let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right; The righteous walk in them, But transgressors stumble in them. New American Standard Bible Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; Whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, And the righteous will walk in them, But wrongdoers will stumble in them. NASB 1995 Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; Whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, And the righteous will walk in them, But transgressors will stumble in them. NASB 1977 Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; Whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, And the righteous will walk in them, But transgressors will stumble in them. Legacy Standard Bible Whoever is wise, so let him discern these things; Whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of Yahweh are right, And the righteous will walk in them, But transgressors will stumble in them. Amplified Bible Whoever is [spiritually] wise, let him understand these things; Whoever is [spiritually] discerning and understanding, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, And the righteous will walk in them, But transgressors will stumble and fall in them. Christian Standard Bible Let whoever is wise understand these things, and whoever is insightful recognize them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them. Holman Christian Standard Bible Let whoever is wise understand these things, and whoever is insightful recognize them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them. American Standard Version Who is wise, that he may understand these things? prudent, that he may know them? for the ways of Jehovah are right, and the just shall walk in them; but transgressors shall fall therein. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Whoever is wise, let him perceive these things and consider to know them, that the ways of LORD JEHOVAH are right, and the righteous ones walk in them and the evil stumble in them Brenton Septuagint Translation Who is wise, and will understand these things? or prudent, and will know them? for the ways of the Lord are straight, and the righteous shall walk in them: but the ungodly shall fall therein. Contemporary English Version If you are wise, you will know and understand what I mean. I am the LORD, and I lead you along the right path. If you obey me, we will walk together, but if you are wicked, you will stumble. Douay-Rheims Bible Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know these things? for the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall in them. English Revised Version Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them; but transgressors shall fall therein. GOD'S WORD® Translation Wise people will understand these things. A person with insight will recognize them. The LORD's ways are right. Righteous people live by them. Rebellious people stumble over them. Good News Translation May those who are wise understand what is written here, and may they take it to heart. The LORD's ways are right, and righteous people live by following them, but sinners stumble and fall because they ignore them. International Standard Version Whoever is wise, let him understand these things. Whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right: the righteous follow his example, but the rebellious stumble in them. JPS Tanakh 1917 Whoso is wise, let him understand these things, Whoso is prudent, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, And the just do walk in them; But transgressors do stumble therein. Literal Standard Version Who [is] wise, and understands these? Prudent, and knows them? For upright are the ways of YHWH, | And the righteous go on in them, | And the transgressors stumble therein!” Majority Standard Bible Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them. New American Bible Who is wise enough to understand these things? Who is intelligent enough to know them? Straight are the paths of the LORD, the just walk in them, but sinners stumble in them. NET Bible Who is wise? Let him discern these things! Who is discerning? Let him understand them! For the ways of the LORD are right; the godly walk in them, but in them the rebellious stumble. New Revised Standard Version Those who are wise understand these things; those who are discerning know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the upright walk in them, but transgressors stumble in them. New Heart English Bible Who is wise, that he may understand these things? Who is prudent, that he may know them? For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them; But the rebellious stumble in them. Webster's Bible Translation Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall in them. World English Bible Who is wise, that he may understand these things? Who is prudent, that he may know them? For the ways of Yahweh are right, and the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them. Young's Literal Translation Who is wise, and doth understand these? Prudent, and knoweth them? For upright are the ways of Jehovah, And the righteous go on in them, And the transgressors stumble therein! Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Promise of God's Blessing…8O Ephraim, what have I to do anymore with idols? It is I who answer and watch over him. I am like a flourishing cypress; your fruit comes from Me. 9Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them. Cross References Acts 13:10 and said, "O child of the devil and enemy of all righteousness, you are full of all kinds of deceit and trickery! Will you never stop perverting the straight ways of the Lord? Revelation 15:3 and they sang the song of God's servant Moses and of the Lamb: "Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! Psalm 107:43 Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD. Psalm 111:7 The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy. Psalm 111:8 They are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness. Proverbs 10:29 The way of the LORD is a refuge to the upright, but destruction awaits those who do evil. Proverbs 16:21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction. Treasury of Scripture Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein. wise. Psalm 107:43 Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD. Proverbs 1:5,6 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: … Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. for. Genesis 18:25 That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? Deuteronomy 32:4 He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he. Job 34:10-12,18,19 Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity… and the. Job 17:9 The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. Psalm 84:5,7 Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them… Proverbs 10:29 The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. but. Luke 2:34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; Luke 4:28,29 And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath, … Luke 7:23 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. Jump to Previous Discerning Fall Good Prudent Realize Rebellious Right Righteous Sense Sinners Straight Stumble Therein Transgressors Understand Upright Walk Ways WiseJump to Next Discerning Fall Good Prudent Realize Rebellious Right Righteous Sense Sinners Straight Stumble Therein Transgressors Understand Upright Walk Ways WiseHosea 14 1. An exhortation to repentance.4. A promise of God's blessing. (9) Who is wise.--Hosea hands his words over to all students of the ways of God. The exhortation to wisdom is expressed in the form of a question. "Wisdom" and "wise men" take in the later Hebrew literature the place of "prophecy" and "prophets." Wisdom interprets both the word and its fulfilment. Christ's own teaching goes beyond wisdom and prudence (Matthew 11:28; comp. 1Corinthians 1:20): it was spirit and life (John 6:63).Verse 9. - Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall far therein. This verse demands attention to all the prophet has written, whether for warning, or reproof, or correction in righteousness, or encouragement to piety and virtue, and evidently alludes to Deuteronomy 32:4. The ways of the Lord are those he prescribes for them to walk in, as also the ways he takes in guiding, guarding, and governing men. Like the dictates of the Word, so the dispensations of his providence are to some the savor of life, to others the savor of death; therefore it is added that, while the righteous walk therein, the wicked stumble in them (comp. Deuteronomy 30:19, 20).
Hebrew Whoeverמִ֤י (mî) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix is wise, חָכָם֙ (ḥā·ḵām) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2450: Wise let him understand וְיָ֣בֵֽן (wə·yā·ḇên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand these things; אֵ֔לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those [whoever] is discerning, נָב֖וֹן (nā·ḇō·wn) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand let him know them. וְיֵֽדָעֵ֑ם (wə·yê·ḏā·‘êm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 3045: To know For כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the ways דַּרְכֵ֣י (dar·ḵê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action of the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH are right, יְשָׁרִ֞ים (yə·šā·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 3477: Straight, right and the righteous וְצַדִּקִים֙ (wə·ṣad·di·qîm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6662: Just, righteous walk יֵ֣לְכוּ (yê·lə·ḵū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk in them, בָ֔ם (ḇām) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew but the rebellious וּפֹשְׁעִ֖ים (ū·p̄ō·šə·‘îm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 6586: To break away, trespass, apostatize, quarrel stumble יִכָּ֥שְׁלוּ (yik·kā·šə·lū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3782: To totter, waver, to falter, stumble, faint, fall in them. בָֽם׃ (ḇām) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew Links Hosea 14:9 NIVHosea 14:9 NLT Hosea 14:9 ESV Hosea 14:9 NASB Hosea 14:9 KJV Hosea 14:9 BibleApps.com Hosea 14:9 Biblia Paralela Hosea 14:9 Chinese Bible Hosea 14:9 French Bible Hosea 14:9 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Hosea 14:9 Who is wise that he may understand (Ho Hs Hos.) |
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