Proverbs 8:12 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 8:12-21 MSG (The Message)
“I am Lady Wisdom, and I live next to Sanity; Knowledge and Discretion live just down the street. The Fear-of-GOD means hating Evil, whose ways I hate with a passion— pride and arrogance and crooked talk. Good counsel and common sense are my characteristics; I am both Insight and the Virtue to live it out. With my help, leaders rule, and lawmakers legislate fairly; With my help, governors govern, along with all in legitimate authority. I love those who love me; those who look for me find me. Wealth and Glory accompany me— also substantial Honor and a Good Name. My benefits are worth more than a big salary, even a very big salary; the returns on me exceed any imaginable bonus. You can find me on Righteous Road—that’s where I walk— at the intersection of Justice Avenue, Handing out life to those who love me, filling their arms with life—armloads of life!
Proverbs 8:12 KJV (King James Version)
I wisdom dwell with prudence, And find out knowledge of witty inventions.
Proverbs 8:12 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
“I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, And I find knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 8:12 NCV (New Century Version)
“I am wisdom, and I have good judgment. I also have knowledge and good sense.
Proverbs 8:12 ASV (American Standard Version)
I wisdom have made prudence my dwelling, And find out knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 8:12 NIV (New International Version)
“I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 8:12 NKJV (New King James Version)
“I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, And find out knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 8:12 AMP (Amplified Bible)
¶“I, [godly] wisdom, reside with prudence [good judgment, moral courage and astute common sense], And I find knowledge and discretion. [James 1:5]
Proverbs 8:12 NLT (New Living Translation)
“I, Wisdom, live together with good judgment. I know where to discover knowledge and discernment.
Proverbs 8:12 TPT (The Passion Translation)
“For I am Wisdom, and I am shrewd and intelligent. I have at my disposal living-understanding to devise a plan for your life.
Proverbs 8:12 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
“I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.