Proverbs 8:12
I, wisdom, and understanding of what is smart to do, cannot be separated. We are like two people who live in the same house. I know how to be wise and how to make smart decisions.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
In Context
11because wisdom is more valuable than jewels. Nothing that you desire is as valuable as being wise.
Cross References
Exodus 31:3I have caused him to be completely controlled/empowered by my Spirit, and I have given him special ability to make things and have enabled him to know how to do very skilled work.
1 Chronicles 28:19Then David said, “I have written all these plans while Yahweh was directing [MTY] me. He has enabled me to understand all the details of his plan for the temple that is to be built.”
Psalms 104:24Yahweh, you have made so many different kinds of things! You were very wise as you made them all. The earth is full of the creatures that you made.
Isaiah 28:26He does that because God has taught him the correct way to do it.
Romans 11:33I marvel how vast and great are the wise things that God has done and what he has always known [DOU]! We are completely unable to understand the things that he has decided and the ways in which he acts toward us [DOU]!
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 →