Proverbs 8:12
“I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.
World English Bible British
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. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.
13The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
Cross References
Exodus 31:3I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all kinds 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 bronze; and he was filled with wisdom and understanding and skill to work all works in bronze. He came to King Solomon and performed all his work.
1 Chronicles 28:19“All this”, David said, “I have been made to understand in writing from the LORD’s hand, even all the works of this pattern.”
Psalms 104:24LORD, how many are your works! In wisdom, you have made them all. The earth is full of your riches.
Isaiah 28:26For his God instructs him in right judgement and teaches him.
Romans 11:33Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgements, and his ways past tracing out!
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 →