Proverbs 8:12
I wisdom have dwelt with counsel and knowledge, and I have called upon understanding.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
In Context
11For wisdom is better than precious stones; and no valuable substance is of equal worth with it.
Cross References
Exodus 31:3And I have filled him with a divine spirit of wisdom, and understanding, and knowledge, to invent in every work,
1 Kings 7:14And he made ten brazen bases: five cubits was the length of one base, and four cubits the breadth of it, and its height was six cubits.
1 Chronicles 28:19David gave all to Solomon in the Lord's handwriting, according to the knowledge given him of the work of the pattern.
Psalms 104:24And he increased his people greatly, and made them stronger than their enemies.
Isaiah 28:26So thou shalt be chastened by the judgment of thy God, and shalt rejoice.
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 →