Proverbs 8:12
I, wisdom, dwell in counsel, and am present in learned thoughts.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner, 1752)
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, with wisdom and understanding, and knowledge in all manner of work,
1 Kings 7:14The son of a widow woman, of the tribe of Nephthali, whose father was a Tyrian, an artificer in brass, and full of wisdom, and understanding, and skill to work all work in brass. And when he was come to king Solomon, he wrought all his work.
1 Chronicles 28:19All these things, said he, came to me written by the hand of the Lord that I might understand all the works of the pattern.
Psalms 104:24And he increased his people exceedingly: and strengthened them over their enemies.
Isaiah 28:26For he will instruct him in judgment: his God will teach him.
Romans 11:33O the depth of the riches of the wisdom and of the knowledge of God! How incomprehensible are his judgments, and how unsearchable 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 →