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Proverbs 8
King James Version
Proverbs 8
King James Version
8 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
3 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
4 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.
5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
7 For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.
9 They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
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.
23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.
24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.
25 Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:
26 While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.
27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:
28 When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
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:
30 Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;
31 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.
32 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
34 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.
36 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
Proverbs 8
Revised Geneva Translation
Proverbs 8
Revised Geneva Translation
8 Does not wisdom cry, and understanding utter her voice?
2 She stands in the top of the high places; by the way, in the place of the paths.
3 She cries at the gates, before the city, at the entry of the doors,
4 “O men, I call to you; and my voice to the children of man.
5 “O foolish, understand wisdom. And, O fools, be wise in heart.
6 “Give ear. For I will speak of excellent things. And the opening of my lips shall teach things that are right.
7 “For my mouth shall speak the truth. And my lips abhor wickedness.8 All the words of my mouth are righteous. There is no lewdness, nor perversion in them.
9 “They are all plain to those who will understand; and straight to those who would find knowledge.
10 “Receive my 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 to her.
12 “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence. And I find out knowledge and discretion.
13 “The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. I hate pride and arrogance and the evil way and a mouth that speaks lewd things.
14 “I have counsel and wisdom. I am understanding. I have strength.
15 “By me kings reign and princes decree justice.
16 “By me princes rule; and the nobles; and all the judges of the Earth.
17 “I love those who love me. And those who seek me early shall find me.
18 “Riches and honor are with me, durable riches and righteousness.
19 “My fruit is better than gold—than fine gold—and my revenues better than fine silver.
20 “I cause to walk in the way of righteousness; in the midst of the paths of judgment,
21 “that I may cause those who love me to inherit substance. And I will fill their treasures.
22 “The LORD has possessed me in the beginning of His way, before His works of old.
23 “I was set up from everlasting; from the beginning, before the Earth.
24 “I was begotten when there were no depths; when there were no fountains abounding with water;
25 “before the mountains were settled. Before the hills, was I begotten.
26 “He had not yet made the Earth, nor the open places, nor the height of the dust in the world.
27 “I was there when He prepared the heavens; when He set the compass upon the deep;
28 “when He established the clouds above; when He confirmed the fountains of the deep;
29 “when He gave His Decree to the sea that the waters should not pass His Commandment; when He appointed the foundations of the Earth.
30 “Then I was with Him, a nourisher. And I was His daily delight, rejoicing always before Him;
31 “and took my solace in the compass of His Earth, and my delight with the children of man.
32 “Therefore, now listen to me, O children. For blessed are those who keep my ways.
33 “Hear instruction and be wise. And do not refuse it. Blessed is the man who hears me; watching daily at my gates; giving attendance at the posts of my doors.
34 “For whoever finds me, finds life, and shall obtain favor from the LORD.
35 “But whoever sins against me, hurts his own soul. All who hate me, love death.”
Kawikaan 8
Ang Salita ng Dios (Tagalog Contemporary Bible)
Kawikaan 8
Ang Salita ng Dios (Tagalog Contemporary Bible)
Papuri sa Karunungan
8 Ang karunungan at pang-unawa ay katulad ng taong nangangaral. 2 Tumatayo siya sa matataas na lugar sa tabi ng daan, sa mga kanto, 3 sa mga pintuan ng lungsod at mga daanan. Nangangaral siya nang malakas,
4 “Kayong mga tao sa buong mundo, pakinggan ninyo ang aking panawagan.
5 Kayong mga walang alam, magkaroon kayo ng karunungan.
Kayong mga mangmang magkaroon kayo ng pang-unawa.
6 Makinig kayo sa sasabihin ko, sapagkat ito ay tama at kapaki-pakinabang.
7 Ang sinasabi ko ay pawang katotohanan lamang; sa nagsasalita ng masama ako ay nasusuklam.
8 Pawang matuwid ang sinasabi ko; hindi ako nagsasalita ng kasinungalingan o pandaraya.
9 Ang lahat ng sinasabi ko ay malinaw at pawang tama sa taong may pang-unawa.
10 Pahalagahan ninyo ang karunungan at ang pagtutuwid ko sa inyong ugali kaysa sa pilak at ginto.
11 Sapagkat higit na mahalaga ang karunungan kaysa sa mamahaling hiyas at hindi ito matutumbasan ng mga bagay na hinahangad mo.
12 Ako ang karunungan at alam ko kung paano unawain ang tama at mali, at alam ko rin kung paano magpasya nang tama.
13 Ang may takot sa Panginoon ay lumalayo sa kasamaan. Namumuhi ako sa kapalaluan, kayabangan, pagsisinungaling at masamang pag-uugali.
14 Magaling akong magpayo at may sapat na kaalaman. May pang-unawa at kapangyarihan.
15 Sa pamamagitan ko nakakapamuno ang mga hari at ang mga pinunoʼy nakagagawa ng mga tamang batas.
16 Sa pamamagitan ko makakapamuno ang mga tagapamahala at mga opisyal – ang lahat na namumuno ng matuwid.[a]
17 Minamahal ko ang mga nagmamahal sa akin;
makikita ako ng mga naghahanap sa akin.
18 Makapagbibigay ako ng kayamanan, karangalan, kaunlaran at tagumpay na magtatagal.
19 Ang maibibigay ko ay higit pa sa purong ginto at pilak.
20 Sinusunod ko ang tama at matuwid.
21 Bibigyan ko ng kayamanan ang nagmamahal sa akin;
pupunuin ko ang lalagyan nila ng kayamanan.
22 Noong una pa, nilikha na ako ng Panginoon bago niya likhain ang lahat.
23-26 Nilikha na niya ako noong una pa man.
Naroon na ako nang wala pa ang mundo, ang mga dagat, mga bukal, mga bundok, mga burol, mga bukid at kahit pa ang mga alikabok.
27 Naroon na ako nang likhain niya ang langit,
maging nang likhain niya ang tagpuan ng langit at ng lupa.
28-29 Naroon din ako nang likhain niya ang mga ulap,
nang palabasin niya ang tubig sa mga bukal mula sa kailaliman,
nang ilagay niya ang hangganan ng mga dagat upang hindi ito umapaw,
at nang ilagay niya ang mga pundasyon ng mundo.
30 Katulad koʼy arkitekto, na nasa tabi ng Panginoon.
Ako ang kanyang kasiyahan sa araw-araw, at lagi naman akong masaya sa piling niya.
31 Natutuwa ako sa mundong nilikha niya at sa mga taong inilagay niya dito.
32 Kaya ngayon mga anak pakinggan ninyo ako. Mapalad ang mga sumusunod sa pamamaraan ko.
33 Pakinggan ninyo ang mga pagtutuwid ko sa inyong pag-uugali upang maging marunong kayo,
at huwag ninyo itong kalilimutan.
34 Mapalad ang taong laging sa akin nakatuon ang isip at naghihintay para makinig sa akin.
35 Sapagkat ang taong makakasumpong sa akin ay magkakaroon ng maganda at mahabang buhay,
at pagpapalain siya ng Panginoon.
36 Ngunit ang taong hindi makakasumpong sa akin ay ipinapahamak ang kanyang sarili.
Ang mga galit sa akin ay naghahanap ng kamatayan.”
Footnotes
- 8:16 mga opisyal … matuwid: Sa Septuagint at ibang tekstong Hebreo, mga pinuno na namumuno sa mundo.
Proverbs 8
New International Version
Proverbs 8
New International Version
Wisdom’s Call
8 Does not wisdom call out?(A)
Does not understanding raise her voice?
2 At the highest point along the way,
where the paths meet, she takes her stand;
3 beside the gate leading into the city,
at the entrance, she cries aloud:(B)
4 “To you, O people, I call out;(C)
I raise my voice to all mankind.
5 You who are simple,(D) gain prudence;(E)
you who are foolish, set your hearts on it.[a]
6 Listen, for I have trustworthy things to say;
I open my lips to speak what is right.
7 My mouth speaks what is true,(F)
for my lips detest wickedness.
8 All the words of my mouth are just;
none of them is crooked or perverse.
9 To the discerning all of them are right;
they are upright to those who have found knowledge.
10 Choose my instruction instead of silver,
knowledge rather than choice gold,(G)
11 for wisdom is more precious(H) than rubies,
and nothing you desire can compare with her.(I)
12 “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
I possess knowledge and discretion.(J)
13 To fear the Lord(K) is to hate evil;(L)
I hate(M) pride and arrogance,
evil behavior and perverse speech.
14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
I have insight, I have power.(N)
15 By me kings reign
and rulers(O) issue decrees that are just;
16 by me princes govern,(P)
and nobles—all who rule on earth.[b]
17 I love those who love me,(Q)
and those who seek me find me.(R)
18 With me are riches and honor,(S)
enduring wealth and prosperity.(T)
19 My fruit is better than fine gold;(U)
what I yield surpasses choice silver.(V)
20 I walk in the way of righteousness,(W)
along the paths of justice,
21 bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me
and making their treasuries full.(X)
22 “The Lord brought me forth as the first of his works,[c][d]
before his deeds of old;
23 I was formed long ages ago,
at the very beginning, when the world came to be.
24 When there were no watery depths, I was given birth,
when there were no springs overflowing with water;(Y)
25 before the mountains were settled in place,(Z)
before the hills, I was given birth,(AA)
26 before he made the world or its fields
or any of the dust of the earth.(AB)
27 I was there when he set the heavens in place,(AC)
when he marked out the horizon(AD) on the face of the deep,
28 when he established the clouds above(AE)
and fixed securely the fountains of the deep,(AF)
29 when he gave the sea its boundary(AG)
so the waters would not overstep his command,(AH)
and when he marked out the foundations of the earth.(AI)
30 Then I was constantly[e] at his side.(AJ)
I was filled with delight day after day,
rejoicing always in his presence,
31 rejoicing in his whole world
and delighting in mankind.(AK)
32 “Now then, my children, listen(AL) to me;
blessed are(AM) those who keep my ways.(AN)
33 Listen to my instruction and be wise;
do not disregard it.
34 Blessed are those who listen(AO) to me,
watching daily at my doors,
waiting at my doorway.
35 For those who find me(AP) find life(AQ)
and receive favor from the Lord.(AR)
36 But those who fail to find me harm themselves;(AS)
all who hate me love death.”(AT)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:5 Septuagint; Hebrew foolish, instruct your minds
- 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 8:30 Or was the artisan; or was a little child
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