Proverbs 8:12
I, wisdom, inhabit shrewdness,—and, the knowledge of sagacious things, I gain.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
In Context
11For better is wisdom, than ornaments of coral, and, no delightful things, can equal her.
Cross References
Exodus 31:3and have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and in understanding, and in knowledge and in all manner of workmanship;
1 Kings 7:14son of a widow woman, was he of the tribe of Naphtali, but, his father, was a man of Tyre, a worker in bronze, and he was filled with wisdom, and discernment, and knowledge, for executing all manner of work in bronze,—so he came unto King Solomon, and executed all his work.
1 Chronicles 28:19the whole in writing, From the hand of Yahweh upon me, to give understanding,—all the works of the pattern.
Psalms 104:24How thy works abound, O Yahweh! All of them—in wisdom, hast thou made, The earth is full of thy possession:—
Isaiah 28:26Yea One hath trained him to good judgment, His God, directeth him.
Romans 11:33Oh! the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments! and untraceable his ways!
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 →