Proverbs 8:12
“I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.”
Proverbs 8:12 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- I wisdom dwell in counsel, and am present in learned thoughts.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- I wisdom have made prudence my dwelling, And find out knowledge and discretion.
- DARBYDarby
- I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find the knowledge which cometh of reflection.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, And a knowledge of devices I find out.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I, wisdom, dwell with prudence and discover knowledge of clever inventions.
Context: Proverbs 8
10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
11For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
12I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
13The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
14Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
About Proverbs 8: The Excellence of Wisdom
Solomon extols the virtues of wisdom as a divine and foundational force in the creation of the world
Commentary
This chapter shows that true wisdom is not just an abstract concept but an active force at work in the world. Through wisdom, God has created and structured the universe, and it is the pathway to genuine happiness and success in life. As we read through this chapter, we see how wisdom is portrayed not as something hidden away, but as a very present and desirable reality that calls out to us. Thus, this section of Proverbs invites readers to embrace wisdom as a friend and guide, rather than a mere intellectual pursuit.