Proverbs 8:12
I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling, and find out knowledge [and] discretion.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
In Context
Cross References
Exodus 31:3and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,
1 Kings 7:14He was the son of a widow of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a workman in brass. And he was filled with wisdom and understanding and skill, to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wroug
1 Chronicles 28:19All this, [David said], I have been made to understand in writing from the hand of LORD, even all the works of this pattern.
Psalms 104:24O LORD, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom have thou made them all. The earth is full of thy riches.
Isaiah 28:26For his God instructs him aright, [and] teaches him.
Romans 11:33O the depth of wealth, both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways beyond finding out!
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:2-12
The Invitation of Wisdom. 1 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? 2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. 3 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. 4 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. 5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. 6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. 7 For my mouth shall… Read the whole commentary →