Proverbs 8:12
I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, And a knowledge of devices I find out.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
In Context
11For better [is] wisdom than rubies, Yea, all delights are not comparable with it.
Cross References
Exodus 31:3and I fill him [with] the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all work,
1 Kings 7:14he [is] son of a woman, a widow, of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father a man of Tyre, a worker in brass, and he is filled with the wisdom and the understanding, and the knowledge to do all work in brass — and he cometh unto king Solomon, and doth all his work.
1 Chronicles 28:19The whole [is] in writing from the hand of Jehovah, 'He caused me to understand all the work of the pattern,' [said David.]
Psalms 104:24How many have been Thy works, O Jehovah, All of them in wisdom Thou hast made, Full is the earth of thy possessions.
Isaiah 28:26And instruct him for judgment doth his God, He doth direct him.
Romans 11:33O depth of 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 →