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Proverbs 8:10-12
1599 Geneva Bible
Proverbs 8:10-12
1599 Geneva Bible
10 Receive mine instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than fine gold.
11 For wisdom is better than precious stones: and all pleasures are not to be compared unto her.
12 I wisdom dwell with [a]prudence, and I find forth knowledge and counsels.
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- Proverbs 8:12 That is, except a man have wisdom, which is the true knowledge of God, he can neither be prudent nor good counselor.
Proverbs 8:10-12
New King James Version
Proverbs 8:10-12
New King James Version
10 Receive my instruction, and not silver,
And knowledge rather than choice gold;
11 (A)For wisdom is better than rubies,
And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.
12 “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,
And find out knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 8:10-12
New International Version
Proverbs 8:10-12
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)
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