Proverbs 8:12
“I wisedome dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inuentions.”
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Proverbs 8:12 Context
10Receiue my instruction, and not siluer: and knowledge rather then choise gold. 11For wisedome is better then rubies: and all the things that may be desired, are not to be compared to it. 12I wisedome dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inuentions. 13The feare of the Lord is to hate euill: pride and arrogancie, and the euill way, and the froward mouth doe I hate. 14Counsell is mine, and sound wisedome: I am vnderstanding, I haue strength.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 8:12
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
- King James Version
"I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, And I find knowledge {and} discretion.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
I wisdom have made prudence my dwelling, And find out knowledge `and' discretion.
- American Standard Version (1901)
I, wisdom, have made wise behaviour my near relation; I am seen to be the special friend of wise purposes.
- Basic English Bible
I wisdom dwell [with] prudence, and find the knowledge [which cometh] of reflection.
- Darby Bible
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of ingenious inventions.
- Webster's Bible
I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.
- World English Bible
I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, And a knowledge of devices I find out.
- Youngs Literal Bible
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of devices.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 8:12
8:12 I dwell - My inseparable companion is prudence to govern all my actions, and to direct the actions of others. Find out - I help men to find out. Inventions - Of all ingenious contrivances for the glory of God, and for the good of men.