at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud: and from my lips will come vwhat is right. 12 13  xwinks with his eyes, signals3 with his feet. Does not understanding raise her voice? (AK), 32 “Now then, my children, listen(AL) to me;    blessed are(AM) those who keep my ways. 15  bA rich man’s wealth is his strong city; 16  The wage of the righteous leads cto life. and the rreproofs of discipline are the way of life, 24  to preserve you from the evil woman,5, from the smooth tongue of sthe adulteress.6. (T)19 My fruit is better than fine gold;(U)    what I yield surpasses choice silver. Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about with our NEW "Know the Bible" series. Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart. 2  if you are fsnared in the words of your mouth. 6:33; Luke 16:11; Eph. 27  Can a man carry yfire next to his zchest. 11  uThe mouth of the righteous is va fountain of life. Does not m understanding raise her voice? and do not let her capture you with her ueyelashes; 26  for vthe price of a prostitute is only wa loaf of bread,7. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 36  but he who fails to find me sinjures himself; 2  She has yslaughtered her beasts; she has zmixed her wine; 3  She has bsent out her young women to ccall, 4  e“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!”. 13  On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found. 18  The one who conceals hatred has lying lips. 5  save yourself like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter,2. Does not understanding raise her voice? 8 All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing x twisted or crooked in them. English Standard Version Proverbs 15:8. he will refuse though you multiply gifts. Pro 8:13 -. 5 O simple ones, learn prudence; O fools, learn sense. Proverbs 8:22 NIV Proverbs 8:22 NLT Proverbs 8:22 ESV Proverbs 8:22 NASB Proverbs 8:22 KJV Proverbs 8:22 Bible Apps Proverbs 8:22 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 8:22 Chinese Bible Proverbs 8:22 French Bible Proverbs 8:22 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. 8  qThe wise of heart will receive commandments. 25  Before the mountains zhad been shaped. Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. [a]17 (AB)I love those who love me,    and (AC)those who seek me diligently find me.18 (AD)Riches and honor are with me,    (AE)enduring wealth and (AF)righteousness.19 My fruit is (AG)better than (AH)gold, even fine gold,    and my yield than (AI)choice silver.20 I walk in the way of righteousness,    in the paths of justice,21 granting an inheritance to those who love me,    and filling their treasuries. 9  rHow long will you lie there, lO sluggard? 13  dThe fear of the Lord is ehatred of evil. and understanding put forth her voice? Read Proverbs 8 from the ESV Bible online. and your years to the merciless, 10 lest strangers take their fill of your strength, and your j labors go to the house of a foreigner, so is the sluggard to those who send him. 19  My fruit is pbetter than qgold, even fine gold. and qthe knowledge of the Holy One is insight. 8  lDo not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; mreprove a wise man, and he will love you. where the paths meet, she takes her stand; you who are foolish, set your hearts on it. Does not understanding raise her voice? 11  For by me ryour days will be multiplied. 9 Give instruction 2 to a wise man, and he will be n still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will o increase in learning. (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. Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. when there were no springs overflowing with water; and fixed securely the fountains of the deep. Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call insight your intimate friend, to keep you from the forbidden woman, from the adulteress with her smooth words. and my cry is to the children of man. Proverbs - Chapter 8 (ESV) Font Size + -The Blessings of Wisdom. but he who sleeps in harvest is ma son who brings shame. 2 On the heights beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand; 3 beside the gates in front of the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud: 25  When othe tempest passes, the wicked is no more. 18  Come, let us take our fill of love till morning; 21  With much seductive speech she persuades him; he does not know that it will cost him his life. ebut a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. to csatisfy his appetite when he is hungry. 8  passing along the street pnear her corner, sdressed as a prostitute, wily of heart.3. 31  xThe mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom. and my cry is to the children of man. 13 Whoever j despises k the word 1 brings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment 2 will be l rewarded. but kwisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding. : 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 I find knowledge and (S)discretion.13 (T)The fear of the Lord is (U)hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance … Proverbs 15. 9:3, 14the heights beside the way,at the crossroads she takes her stand; beside 12  sIf you are wise, you are wise for yourself; she takes a seat on wthe highest places of the town, 16  y“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!”. 3 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my … ESV 1 Does not wisdom call? Pro 8:13. but the mouth of the wicked, zwhat is perverse. 17  Whoever heeds instruction is on dthe path to life. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. 8 l Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; m reprove a wise man, and he will love you. and all that you may desire cannot compare with her. Pro 8:12 -. 11 For by me r your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life. 8 Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you. NIV 1 Does not wisdom call out? 11 For by me r your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life. 6 Hear, for I will speak noble things, and from my lips will come what is right, 7 for my mouth will utter truth; wickedness is an abomination to my lips. 19  eWhen words are many, transgression is not lacking. 10  Whoever twinks the eye causes trouble. English Standard Version; Proverbs 8 Proverbs 8. 22 “The Lord possessed [] me at the beginning of his work, [] the first of his acts of old. 16  There are dsix things that the Lord hates. Does not understanding raise her voice? and htreasure up my commandments with you; keep my teaching as jthe apple of your eye; 5  to keep you from lthe forbidden1 woman. 2  fTreasures gained by wickedness do not profit. and do not depart from the words of my mouth. so that the waters might not transgress his command. 8 Keep your way far from her, and do not go near the door of her house, 9 lest you give your honor to others. 3  then do this, my son, and save yourself. Proverbs 15:9. 8 It will be healing to your flesh[ a] 9  rWhoever walks in integrity walks securely. Proverbs 1:8 NIV Proverbs 1:8 NLT Proverbs 1:8 ESV Proverbs 1:8 NASB Proverbs 1:8 KJV Proverbs 1:8 Bible Apps Proverbs 1:8 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 1:8 Chinese Bible Proverbs 1:8 French Bible Proverbs 1:8 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®) is adapted from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. 29  So is he who goes in to his neighbor’s wife; none who touches her bwill go unpunished. and nothing you desire can compare with her. 7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. A Father's Wise Instruction - Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight, for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching. (V)Pride and arrogance and the way of evil    and (W)perverted speech I hate.14 I have (X)counsel and (Y)sound wisdom;    I have insight; (Z)I have strength.15 By me (AA)kings reign,    and rulers decree what is just;16 by me princes rule,    and nobles, all who govern justly. 20  lMy son, keep your father’s commandment. 30  People do not despise a thief if he steals. from lthe adulteress2 with her smooth words. Some Hebrew manuscripts and Septuagint; other Hebrew manuscripts. On the heights beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand; 2 On n the heights beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand; 3 beside o the gates in front of p the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud: 4 "To you, O q men, I call, and my cry is to q the children of man. My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold, and my yield than choice silver. Webster's Bible Translation. 1 Does not l wisdom call? but athe mouth of a fool brings ruin near. but nthe desire of the righteous will be granted. Jump to: Bible Study Tools; Parallel Bible Verse; Bible Contextual Overview; when there were no springs abounding with water. Does not (B)understanding raise her voice?2 On (C)the heights beside the way,    at the crossroads she takes her stand;3 beside (D)the gates in front of (E)the town,    at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud:4 “To you, O (F)men, I call,    and my cry is to (G)the children of man.5 O (H)simple ones, learn (I)prudence;    O (J)fools, learn sense.6 Hear, for I will speak (K)noble things,    and from my lips will come (L)what is right,7 for my (M)mouth will utter truth;    wickedness is an abomination to my lips.8 All the words of my mouth are righteous;    there is nothing (N)twisted or crooked in them.9 They are all (O)straight to him who understands,    and right to those who find knowledge.10 (P)Take my instruction instead of silver,    and knowledge rather than choice gold,11 (Q)for wisdom is better than jewels,    and (R)all that you may desire cannot compare with her. 34  oBlessed is the one who listens to me. 21  granting an inheritance to those who love me, 22  s“The Lord tpossessed2 me at the beginning of his work,3. The fear of the L ORD is hatred of evil. 19  ja false witness who kbreathes out lies. 9  Give instruction2 to a wise man, and he will be nstill wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will oincrease in learning. 22  iThe blessing of the Lord makes rich. (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. 9 Give instruction 2 to a wise man, and he will be n still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will o increase in learning. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. fbut whoever restrains his lips is prudent. but he who makes his ways crooked swill be found out. : 11 "For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things cannot compare with her. All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing twisted or crooked in them. Proverbs 8 KJV Parallel ESV [BSB CSB ESV HCS KJV ISV NAS NET NIV NLT HEB] King James Bible: English Standard Version: 1 Doth not wisdom cry? rbut the years of the wicked will be short. 30  vThe righteous will never be removed. tbut the expectation of the wicked will perish. 9 Give instruction[ g] to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. Blessed is the man that heareth me, and that watcheth daily at my gates, and waiteth at the posts of my doors. Menu. Proverbs 8. and ball that you may desire cannot compare with her. 32  The lips of the righteous yknow what is acceptable. 23  For the commandment is qa lamp and the teaching a light. 8 All the words of my mouth are righteous; Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother, he taught me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live. 1:20 wisdom call?Does not #Job 28:12understanding raise her voice? (AJ)I was filled with delight day after day,    rejoicing always in his presence,31 rejoicing in his whole world    and delighting in mankind. Proverbs 8:8 ESV - All the words of my mouth are - Bible Gateway. 7  oThe memory of the righteous is a blessing. ilike a bird from the hand of the fowler. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. English Revised Version. 8 Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, while the slothful will be m put to forced labor. 11  uand poverty will come upon you like a robber. 27  When he bestablished the heavens, I was there; when he drew ca circle on the face of the deep. and be attentive to the words of my mouth. (R)18 With me are riches and honor,(S)    enduring wealth and prosperity. (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. 18  But he does not know bthat the dead4 are there. Does not understanding raise her voice? All rights reserved worldwide. kbut the hand of the diligent makes rich. BibleGateway. 25 Before the mountains had been shaped, before the hills, I was brought forth, 26 before he had made the earth with its fields, All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing twisted or crooked in them. 112:3; [Matt. Read verse in English Standard Version 24  When there were no xdepths I was ybrought forth. Proverbs 8 The Blessings of Wisdom. 3 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my … “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion. 25  tDo not desire her beauty in your heart. 8 l Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; m reprove a wise man, and he will love you. (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. 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