Proverbs 8:12
I wisdome dwell with prudence, and I find foorth knowledge and counsels.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
In Context
11For wisdome is better then precious stones: and all pleasures are not to be compared vnto her.
Cross References
Exodus 31:3Whom I haue filled with the Spirit of God, in wisedome, and in vnderstanding and in knowledge and in all workmanship:
1 Kings 7:14He was a widowes sonne of the tribe of Naphtali, his father being a man of Tyrus, and wrought in brasse: he was full of wisedome, and vnderstanding, and knowledge to worke all maner of worke in brasse: who came to King Salomon, and wrought all his worke.
1 Chronicles 28:19All, said he, by writing sent to me by the hand of the Lord, which made me vnderstand all the workemanship of the paterne.
Psalms 104:24O Lord, howe manifolde are thy workes! in wisdome hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
Isaiah 28:26For his God doeth instruct him to haue discretion, and doeth teach him.
Romans 11:33O the deepenesse of the riches, both of the wisdome, and knowledge of God! howe vnsearcheable are his iudgements, and his wayes past finding 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 →