Proverbs 8:12
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and the knowledge of discreet thoughts do I discover.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
In Context
11For wisdom is better than pearls; and all the things that men wish for are not equal to 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 copper: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and knowledge, to make every work in copper; and he came to king Solomon, and did all his work.
1 Chronicles 28:19All [this, said David,] was put in writing from the hand of the Lord, who gave me instruction [respecting] all the works of the pattern.
Psalms 104:24How manifold are thy works, O Lord! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
Isaiah 28:26For his God instructed him rightly, taught him [so to do].
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 →