Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
"I, wisdom, am related to prudence. I know how to be discreet.
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.
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.
Amplified
“I, [godly] wisdom, reside with prudence [good judgment, moral courage and astute common sense],
And I find 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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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 8:12
Images Proverbs 8:12
Prayers for Proverbs 8:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Wisdom Calls
11 because wisdom is better than precious gems and nothing you desire can compare to it." 12 "I, wisdom, am related to prudence. I know how to be discreet. 13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. Pride, arrogance, an evil lifestyle, and perverted speech I despise.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 1:4
for giving prudence to the naive, and knowledge and discretion to the young.
Exodus 31:3-6
and I've filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and all kinds of craftsmanship
Exodus 35:30-4
Moses told the Israelis, "Look, the LORD has called Uri's son Bezalel, grandson of Hur, from the tribe of Judah,
1 Kings 7:14
the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, whose father was from Tyre. A bronze worker, he was wise, knowledgeable, and was skilled in all sorts of bronze working. He went to King Solomon and did all of his work.
1 Chronicles 28:12
and the plans for everything else that he had in mind for the courtyards of the Temple of the LORD. Included were plans for all of the surrounding vaults and treasuries of the Temple of God intended for storage of dedicated gifts,
1 Chronicles 28:19
"All of these things the LORD made clear to me in writing at his direction the construction plans for all of the building."
Psalm 104:24
How numerous are your works, LORD! You have made them all wisely; the earth is filled with your creations.
Isaiah 28:26
His God instructs him regarding the correct way, directing him how to plant.
Isaiah 55:8-9
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways," declares the LORD.
Romans 11:33
O how deep are God's riches, and wisdom, and knowledge! How unfathomable are his decisions and unexplainable are his ways!
Ephesians 1:8
that he lavished on us, along with all wisdom and understanding,
Ephesians 1:11
In the Messiah we were also chosen when we were predestined according to the purpose of the one who does everything that he wills to do,
Ephesians 3:10
He did this so that now, through the church, the wisdom of God in all its variety might be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realm
Colossians 2:3
In him are stored all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.