Proverbs 8:12 (BSB)

I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.

From Proverbs 8. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 8:12

  • Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 8:12-21: Wisdom here is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge; it is Christ in the word and Christ in the heart, not only Christ revealed to us, but Christ revealed in us. It is the word of God, the whole compass of divine revelation; it is God the Word, in whom all divine revelation centres; it is the soul formed...
  • John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 8:12: I Wisdom dwell with Prudence,.... Here Wisdom begins to speak in her own person, and continues to do so unto the end of the chapter; or Christ describes himself, pencils out and draws his own picture, and a most lovely one it is.
  • Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 8:12: prudence--as in Pro 8:5. The connection of "wisdom" and "prudence" is that of the dictates of sound wisdom and its application. find . . . inventions--or, "devices," "discreet ways" (Pro 1:4).
  • Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 8:12: I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge and discretion. (d) That is, unless a man has wisdom, which is the true knowledge of God, he can be neither a prudent nor good counsellor.