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Proverbs 8:12 Cross-References
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“I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. prudence: or, subtilty”
Proverbs 8:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 8:12
I, wisdom, dwell with prudence and find knowledge of witty inventions. The Hebrew 'ormah' (prudence/shrewdness) and 'mezimmah' (discretion/thoughtful plans) describe practical competence. Wisdom isn't merely abstract truth but practical skill. The 'knowledge of witty inventions' indicates creative problem-solving. Godly wisdom produces both moral character and practical effectiveness. Faith and functionality unite in biblical wisdom.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 8:12
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“and teaches him.”
“Behold, Yahweh has called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.,And Moses said unto the children of Israel, See, the LORD hath called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah;, וַיֹּאמֶר מֹשֶׁה אֶל־בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל רְאוּ קָרָא יְהוָה בְּשֵׁם בְּצַלְאֵל בֶּן־אוּרִי בֶן־חוּר לְמַטֵּה יְהוּדָה׃ ,And Moses said unto the children of Israel: 'see, the LORD hath called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.,καὶ εἶπεν μωυσῆς τοῖς υἱοῖς ισραηλ ἰδοὺ ἀνακέκληκεν ὁ θεὸς ἐξ ὀνόματος τὸν βεσελεηλ τὸν τοῦ ουριου τὸν ωρ ἐκ φυλῆς ιουδα,And Moses said to the children of Israel, Behold, God has called by name Beseleel the son of Urias the son of Or, of the tribe of Juda,,ויאמר משה . לבני ישראל ראו קרא יהוה בשם בצלאל בן אורי בן חור למטה יהודה,And the children of Israel brought a willing offering unto the LORD, every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all manner of work, which the LORD had commanded to be made by the hand of Moses.,וַאֲמַר משֶׁה לִבְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל חֲזוֹ דְרַבִּי יְיָ בְּשׁוּם בְּצַלְאֵל בַּר אוּרִי בַר חוּר לְשִׁבְטָא דִיהוּדָה: ,And Mosheh said to the sons of Israel, See, the Lord hath ordained by name Bezalel bar Uri bar Hur, of the tribe of Jehudah,”
“and his ways past tracing out!”
“in wisdom”
“knowledge and discretion to the young man:”
“having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his will;”
“[said David]”
“neither are your ways my ways”
“In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
“how many are your works! In wisdom have you made them all. The earth is full of your riches.”