Parallel Verses
Amplified
“I, [godly] wisdom, reside with prudence [good judgment, moral courage and astute common sense],
And I find knowledge and discretion.
New American Standard Bible
And I find
King James Version
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
Holman Bible
and have knowledge and discretion.
International Standard Version
"I, wisdom, am related to prudence. I know how to be discreet.
A Conservative Version
I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling, and find out knowledge [and] discretion.
American Standard Version
I wisdom have made prudence my dwelling, And find out knowledge and discretion.
Bible in Basic English
I, wisdom, have made wise behaviour my near relation; I am seen to be the special friend of wise purposes.
Darby Translation
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find the knowledge which cometh of reflection.
Julia Smith Translation
I wisdom dwelt with prudence, and I shall find the knowledge of machinations.
King James 2000
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge and discretion.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I, wisdom, live with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.
Modern King James verseion
I, wisdom, dwell with sense, and find out knowledge of discretions.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own.
NET Bible
"I, wisdom, live with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.
New Heart English Bible
"I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.
The Emphasized Bible
I, wisdom, inhabit shrewdness, - and, the knowledge of sagacious things, I gain.
Webster
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of ingenious inventions.
World English Bible
"I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.
Youngs Literal Translation
I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, And a knowledge of devices I find out.
Themes
Bearing fruit » The fruit of wisdom
Finding » Who shall find wisdom
Frowardness » The froward mouth
Inheritance » Who inherits substance
Jesus Christ » Names of » Wisdom
Prudence » What dwells with prudence
Prudence » Intimately connected with wisdom
Speech/communication » The froward mouth
Substance » Who inherits substance
Understanding » What is understanding
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Wealth » Who shall have wealth
Wisdom » What accompanies wisdom
Wisdom » Wisdom being better than wealth
Wisdom » Those that love wisdom
Interlinear
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References
Hastings
Morish
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 8:12
Prayers for Proverbs 8:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Wisdom Calls
11
“For wisdom is better than rubies;
And all desirable things cannot compare with her.
“I, [godly] wisdom, reside with prudence [good judgment, moral courage and astute common sense],
And I find knowledge and discretion.
“The [reverent] fear and worshipful awe of the Lord includes the hatred of evil;
Pride and arrogance and the evil way,
And the perverted mouth, I hate.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 1:4
That prudence (good judgment, astute common sense) may be given to the naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled],
And knowledge and discretion (intelligent discernment) to the youth,
Exodus 31:3-6
I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom and skill, in understanding and intelligence, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship,
Exodus 35:30-4
Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the Lord called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah;
1 Kings 7:14
He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Hiram was filled with wisdom, understanding, and skill for doing any [kind of] work in bronze. So he came to King Solomon and did all his [bronze] work.
1 Chronicles 28:12
and the plan of all that he had in
1 Chronicles 28:19
“All this,” said David, “the Lord made me understand in writing by His hand upon me, all the work and details [to be done] according to this plan.”
2 Chronicles 13:14
When [the men of] Judah turned around, they were attacked from both front and rear; so they cried out to the Lord [for help], and the priests blew the trumpets.
Psalm 104:24
O Lord, how many and varied are Your works!
In wisdom You have made them all;
The earth is full of Your riches and Your creatures.
Isaiah 28:26
For his God instructs [him correctly] and teaches him properly.
Isaiah 55:8-9
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord.
Romans 11:33
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and decisions and how unfathomable and untraceable are His ways!
Ephesians 1:8
which He lavished on us. In all wisdom and understanding [with practical insight]
Ephesians 1:11
In Him also we have
Ephesians 3:10
So now through the church the multifaceted wisdom of God [in all its countless aspects] might now be made known [revealing the mystery] to the [angelic] rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.
Colossians 2:3
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge [regarding the word and purposes of God].