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Proverbs 8:12

Proverbs 8:12
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

I Wisdom dwell with Prudence,.... Here Wisdom begins to speak in her own person, and continues to do so unto the end of the chapter; or Christ describes himself, pencils out and draws his own picture,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Wisdom first speaks warnings (Pro 1:24 note), next promises (Pro 2:1 note); but here she neither promises nor threatens, but speaks of her own excellence. “Prudence” is the “subtilty” (see the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Proverbs 8:12-21

Wisdom here is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge; it is Christ in the word and Christ in the heart, not only Christ revealed to us, but Christ revealed in us. It is…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Pro 8:12-21. What she is and gives.

12. dwell with prudence marg. subtilty. Rather, have made subtilty (marg. prudence) my dwelling, R.V.; κατεσκήνωσα βουλὴν LXX.; habito in consilio, Vulg. Abstract…