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Proverbs 8:10-22
New International Version
Proverbs 8:10-22
New International Version
10 Choose my instruction instead of silver,
knowledge rather than choice gold,(A)
11 for wisdom is more precious(B) than rubies,
and nothing you desire can compare with her.(C)
12 “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
I possess knowledge and discretion.(D)
13 To fear the Lord(E) is to hate evil;(F)
I hate(G) pride and arrogance,
evil behavior and perverse speech.
14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
I have insight, I have power.(H)
15 By me kings reign
and rulers(I) issue decrees that are just;
16 by me princes govern,(J)
and nobles—all who rule on earth.[a]
17 I love those who love me,(K)
and those who seek me find me.(L)
18 With me are riches and honor,(M)
enduring wealth and prosperity.(N)
19 My fruit is better than fine gold;(O)
what I yield surpasses choice silver.(P)
20 I walk in the way of righteousness,(Q)
along the paths of justice,
21 bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me
and making their treasuries full.(R)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:16 Some Hebrew manuscripts and Septuagint; other Hebrew manuscripts all righteous rulers
- Proverbs 8:22 Or way; or dominion
- Proverbs 8:22 Or The Lord possessed me at the beginning of his work; or The Lord brought me forth at the beginning of his work
Proverbs 8:10-22
King James Version
Proverbs 8:10-22
King James Version
10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
11 For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
18 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
19 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
21 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
22 The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
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