Proverbs 8:12
I wisdom dwell [with] prudence, and find the knowledge [which cometh] of reflection.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
In Context
11for wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not equal to it.
Cross References
Exodus 31:3and have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in every work,
1 Kings 7:14He was a widow's son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass; and he was full of wisdom and understanding and knowledge, to do all kinds of works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and made all his work.
1 Chronicles 28:19All this [said David,] in writing, by Jehovah's hand upon me, instructing as to all the works of the pattern.
Psalms 104:24How manifold are thy works, O Jehovah! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
Isaiah 28:26His God doth instruct him in [his] judgment, he doth teach him.
Romans 11:33O depth of riches both of [the] wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable his judgments, and untraceable his ways!
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 →