Proverbs
Pro
8:1
Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
Proverbs
Pro
8:2
She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
Proverbs
Pro
8:3
She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
Proverbs
Pro
8:4
Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice [is] to the sons of man.
Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice [is] to the sons of man.
Proverbs
Pro
8:5
O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
Proverbs
Pro
8:6
Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips [shall be] right things.
Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips [shall be] right things.
Proverbs
Pro
8:7
For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness [is] an abomination to my lips.
For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness [is] an abomination to my lips.
Proverbs
Pro
8:8
All the words of my mouth [are] in righteousness; [there is] nothing froward or perverse in them.
All the words of my mouth [are] in righteousness; [there is] nothing froward or perverse in them.
Proverbs
Pro
8:9
They [are] all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
They [are] all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
Proverbs
Pro
8:10
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
Proverbs
Pro
8:11
For wisdom [is] better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
For wisdom [is] better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
Proverbs
Pro
8:12
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
Proverbs
Pro
8:13
The fear of the LORD [is] to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
The fear of the LORD [is] to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
Proverbs
Pro
8:14
Counsel [is] mine, and sound wisdom: I [am] understanding; I have strength.
Counsel [is] mine, and sound wisdom: I [am] understanding; I have strength.
Proverbs
Pro
8:15
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
Proverbs
Pro
8:16
By me princes rule, and nobles, [even] all the judges of the earth.
By me princes rule, and nobles, [even] all the judges of the earth.
Proverbs
Pro
8:17
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
Proverbs
Pro
8:18
Riches and honour [are] with me; [yea], durable riches and righteousness.
Riches and honour [are] with me; [yea], durable riches and righteousness.
Proverbs
Pro
8:19
My fruit [is] better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
My fruit [is] better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
Proverbs
Pro
8:20
I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
Proverbs
Pro
8:21
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
Proverbs
Pro
8:22
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
Proverbs
Pro
8:23
I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.
I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.
Proverbs
Pro
8:24
When [there were] no depths, I was brought forth; when [there were] no fountains abounding with water.
When [there were] no depths, I was brought forth; when [there were] no fountains abounding with water.
Proverbs
Pro
8:25
Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:
Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:
Proverbs
Pro
8:26
While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.
While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.
Proverbs
Pro
8:27
When he prepared the heavens, I [was] there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:
When he prepared the heavens, I [was] there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:
Proverbs
Pro
8:28
When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
Proverbs
Pro
8:29
When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
Proverbs
Pro
8:30
Then I was by him, [as] one brought up [with him]: and I was daily [his] delight, rejoicing always before him;
Then I was by him, [as] one brought up [with him]: and I was daily [his] delight, rejoicing always before him;
Proverbs
Pro
8:31
Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights [were] with the sons of men.
Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights [were] with the sons of men.
Proverbs
Pro
8:32
Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed [are they that] keep my ways.
Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed [are they that] keep my ways.
Proverbs
Pro
8:33
Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
Proverbs
Pro
8:34
Blessed [is] the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
Blessed [is] the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
Proverbs
Pro
8:35
For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
Proverbs
Pro
8:36
But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
