Proverbs 8:12
I, wisdom, am at home with good decisions. I know how to find knowledge and discernment.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
In Context
11For wisdom is more valuable than rubies; everything you could ever want just doesn't compare!
Cross References
Exodus 31:3I have filled him with the Spirit of God giving him ability, creativity, and expertise in all kinds of craftsmanship.
1 Kings 7:14He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was from Tyre, a craftsman who worked in bronze. Hiram had great expertise, understanding and being familiar with all kinds of bronze work. He came to King Solomon and carried out all that the king required.
1 Chronicles 28:19“All this is in writing from the hand of the Lord, given to me as instructions—every detail of this plan,” said David.
Psalms 104:24Lord, how many different things you have made—all of them wisely created! The earth is full of your creatures.
Isaiah 28:26His God gives him instructions and teaches him the right thing to do.
Romans 11:33Oh how deep are God's riches, wisdom, and knowledge! How incredible his decisions, how unimaginable his methods!
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 →