Proverbs - Chapter 8

Proverbs 8.1 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? Proverbs 8.2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. Proverbs 8.3 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. Proverbs 8.4 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. Proverbs 8.5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. Proverbs 8.6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. Proverbs 8.7 For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. Proverbs 8.8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. Proverbs 8.10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. Proverbs 8.11 For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. Proverbs 8.12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. Proverbs 8.13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. Proverbs 8.14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. Proverbs 8.15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. Proverbs 8.16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. Proverbs 8.17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. Proverbs 8.18 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. Proverbs 8.19 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. Proverbs 8.20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: Proverbs 8.21 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures. Proverbs 8.22 The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. Proverbs 8.23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. Proverbs 8.24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water. Proverbs 8.25 Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: Proverbs 8.26 While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. Proverbs 8.27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth: Proverbs 8.28 When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep: Proverbs 8.29 When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth: Proverbs 8.30 Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; Proverbs 8.31 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men. Proverbs 8.32 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. Proverbs 8.33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Proverbs 8.34 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. Proverbs 8.35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. Proverbs 8.36 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.

Proverbs : Chapter 8

Divine Wisdom in Proverbs Proverbs chapter 8 personifies wisdom as a noble counselor. What is the role of wisdom in creation and life? This poetic passage presents wisdom that calls for attention, offering each person its valuable advice. It highlights the central role of wisdom in the creation of the world and its importance to kings and rulers. Proverbs 8 also promises blessings and life to those who seek wisdom. Let's consider together five passages that reveal the beauty and eternal value of divine wisdom.

John 1:1-3

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him; without him, nothing would have been made that exists."

This passage echoes the description of wisdom in Proverbs 8:22-31, often interpreted as foreshadowing Christ.

Colossians 2:2-3

"My goal is that they may be encouraged and knit together in love, so that they may have all the riches of full understanding, so that they may fully know the mystery of God, which is Christ. In Him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."

Paul connects Christ to wisdom, echoing the themes of Proverbs 8.

James 3:17

"But the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure; then peaceable, kind, understanding, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, and sincere."

James describes the characteristics of true wisdom, mirroring the attributes of wisdom in Proverbs 8.

1 Corinthians 1:30

"But by his initiative you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us the wisdom of God, that is, righteousness and holiness and redemption."

Paul identifies Christ as the wisdom of God, echoing the themes of Proverbs 8.

Romans 11:33

"O the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and his ways beyond tracing out!"

Paul extols the wisdom of God, reflecting the tone of Proverbs 8 on the excellence of divine wisdom.