Proverbs 8:12

I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 8:12

BSB

I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.

AKJV

I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

CPDV

I, wisdom, dwell in counsel, and I am inside learned thoughts.

ERV

I wisdom have made subtilty my dwelling, and find out knowledge and discretion.

NHEB

"I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.

SMT

I wisdom dwelt with prudence, and I shall find the knowledge of machinations.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 8:12

IwisdomH2451Noun Feminine dwellH7931VerbwithprudenceH6195Noun FeminineandfindoutH4672Verb knowledgeH1847NounofwittyinventionsH4209Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 8:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 8:12

Summary

Wisdom coexists with discernment and discovery

Event

Wisdom describes its characteristics

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC