1Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
2Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
3She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
4She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
5She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
6She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
7Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.
8Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.
9O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
10O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
11Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
12Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
13For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.8.7 an…: Heb. the abomination of my lips
14For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.8.7 an…: Heb. the abomination of my lips
15All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.8.8 froward: Heb. wreathed
16All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.8.8 froward: Heb. wreathed
17They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
18They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
19Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
20Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
21For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
22For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
23I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.8.12 prudence: or, subtilty
24I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.8.12 prudence: or, subtilty
25The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
26The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
27Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
28Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
29By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
30By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
31By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
32By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
33I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
34I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
35Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
36Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
37My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
38My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
39I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:8.20 lead: or, walk
40I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:8.20 lead: or, walk
41That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
42That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
43The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
44The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
45I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.
46I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.
47When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.
48When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.
49Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:
50Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:
51While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.8.26 fields: or, open places8.26 the highest…: or, the chief part
52While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.8.26 fields: or, open places8.26 the highest…: or, the chief part
53When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:8.27 a compass: or, a circle
54When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:8.27 a compass: or, a circle
55When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
56When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
57When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
58When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
59Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;
60Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;
61Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.
62Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.
63Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
64Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
65Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
66Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
67Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
68Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
69For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.8.35 obtain: Heb. bring forth
70For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.8.35 obtain: Heb. bring forth
71But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
72But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.