1 Doesn't wisdom cry out? Doesn't understanding raise her voice? NHEB — Proverbs 8:1
2 On the top of high places by the way, where the paths meet, she stands. NHEB — Proverbs 8:2
3 Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, at the entry doors, she cries aloud: NHEB — Proverbs 8:3
4 "To you men, I call. I send my voice to the sons of humankind. NHEB — Proverbs 8:4
5 You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart. NHEB — Proverbs 8:5
6 Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things. NHEB — Proverbs 8:6
7 For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips. NHEB — Proverbs 8:7
8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them. NHEB — Proverbs 8:8
9 They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge. NHEB — Proverbs 8:9
10 Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold. NHEB — Proverbs 8:10
11 For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it. NHEB — Proverbs 8:11
12 "I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion. NHEB — Proverbs 8:12
13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth. NHEB — Proverbs 8:13
14 Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power. NHEB — Proverbs 8:14
15 By me kings reign, and rulers decree justice. NHEB — Proverbs 8:15
16 By me princes rule; nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth. NHEB — Proverbs 8:16
17 I love those who love me. Those who seek me diligently will find me. NHEB — Proverbs 8:17
18 With me are riches, honor, enduring wealth, and prosperity. NHEB — Proverbs 8:18
19 My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold; my yield than choice silver. NHEB — Proverbs 8:19
20 I walk in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of justice; NHEB — Proverbs 8:20
21 That I may give wealth to those who love me. I fill their treasuries. NHEB — Proverbs 8:21
22 "The LORD created me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. NHEB — Proverbs 8:22
23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, before the earth existed. NHEB — Proverbs 8:23
24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth, when there were no springs abounding with water. NHEB — Proverbs 8:24
25 Before the mountains were settled in place, before the hills, I was brought forth; NHEB — Proverbs 8:25
26 while as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the beginning of the dust of the world. NHEB — Proverbs 8:26
27 When he established the heavens, I was there; when he set a circle on the surface of the deep, NHEB — Proverbs 8:27
28 when he established the clouds above, when the springs of the deep became strong, NHEB — Proverbs 8:28
29 when he gave to the sea its boundary, that the waters should not violate his commandment, when he marked out the foundations of the earth; NHEB — Proverbs 8:29
30 then I was the craftsman by his side. I was a delight day by day, always rejoicing before him, NHEB — Proverbs 8:30
31 Rejoicing in his whole world. My delight was with the sons of men. NHEB — Proverbs 8:31
32 "Now therefore, son, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. NHEB — Proverbs 8:32
33 Hear instruction, and be wise. Do not refuse it. NHEB — Proverbs 8:33
34 Blessed is the man who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my door posts. NHEB — Proverbs 8:34
35 For whoever finds me, finds life, and will obtain favor from the LORD. NHEB — Proverbs 8:35
36 But he who sins against me wrongs his own soul. All those who hate me love death." NHEB — Proverbs 8:36