Proverbs 8:12
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of devices.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 things desirable are not to be compared unto her.
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 worker 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 wrought all his work.
1 Chronicles 28:19'All this do I give thee in writing, as the LORD hath made me wise by His hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.'
Psalms 104:24How manifold are Thy works, O LORD! In wisdom hast Thou made them all; the earth is full of Thy creatures.
Isaiah 28:26For He doth instruct him aright; his God doth teach him.
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 →