Proverbs 8:12-18
1599 Geneva Bible
12 I wisdom dwell with [a]prudence, and I find forth knowledge and counsels.
13 The fear of the Lord is to hate [b]evil, as pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way: and a mouth that speaketh lewd things I do hate.
14 I have counsel and wisdom: I am understanding, and I have strength.
15 By me [c]kings reign, and princes decree justice.
16 By me princes rule, and the nobles, and all the judges of the earth.
17 I love them that love me: and they that seek me [d]early shall find me.
18 Riches and honor are with me: [e]even durable riches and righteousness.
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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 8:13 So that he that doth not hate evil, feareth not God.
- Proverbs 8:15 Whereby he declareth that honors, dignity or riches come not of man’s wisdom or industry, but by the providence of God.
- Proverbs 8:17 That is, study the word of God diligently, and with a desire to profit.
- Proverbs 8:18 Signifying that he chiefly meaneth the spiritual treasures and heavenly riches.
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