Proverbs 8 : 1 (ERVEN)
Listen, Wisdom is calling. Yes, Understanding is shouting for us.
Proverbs 8 : 2 (ERVEN)
Wisdom stands at the top of the hill, by the road where the paths meet.
Proverbs 8 : 3 (ERVEN)
She is near the entrance to the city, calling from the open gates.
Proverbs 8 : 4 (ERVEN)
"I am calling out to all of you. I am speaking to everyone.
Proverbs 8 : 5 (ERVEN)
You who are ignorant, learn to be wise. You who are foolish, get some common sense.
Proverbs 8 : 6 (ERVEN)
Listen, I have something important to say, and I am telling you what is right.
Proverbs 8 : 7 (ERVEN)
My words are true, and I will not say anything that is wrong.
Proverbs 8 : 8 (ERVEN)
Everything I say is right; there is nothing false or crooked about it.
Proverbs 8 : 9 (ERVEN)
These things are clear to any intelligent person. They are right to anyone with knowledge.
Proverbs 8 : 10 (ERVEN)
Choose discipline over silver and knowledge over the finest gold.
Proverbs 8 : 11 (ERVEN)
Wisdom is better than pearls, and nothing you desire compares with her.
Proverbs 8 : 12 (ERVEN)
"I am Wisdom. I live with Good Judgment. I am at home with Knowledge and Planning.
Proverbs 8 : 13 (ERVEN)
To respect the Lord means to hate evil. I hate pride and boasting, evil lives and hurtful words.
Proverbs 8 : 14 (ERVEN)
I have good advice and common sense to offer. I have understanding and power.
Proverbs 8 : 15 (ERVEN)
With my help kings rule, and governors make good laws.
Proverbs 8 : 16 (ERVEN)
With my help leaders govern, and important officials make good decisions.
Proverbs 8 : 17 (ERVEN)
I love those who love me, and those who look for me will find me.
Proverbs 8 : 18 (ERVEN)
With me there are riches and honor. I have lasting wealth to give to you.
Proverbs 8 : 19 (ERVEN)
What I give is better than fine gold. What I produce is better than pure silver.
Proverbs 8 : 20 (ERVEN)
I lead people the right way� along the paths of justice.
Proverbs 8 : 21 (ERVEN)
I give riches to those who love me, and I fill their houses with treasures.
Proverbs 8 : 22 (ERVEN)
"The Lord made me in the beginning, long before he did anything else.
Proverbs 8 : 23 (ERVEN)
I was formed a long time ago, before the world was made.
Proverbs 8 : 24 (ERVEN)
I was born before there was an ocean, before the springs began to flow.
Proverbs 8 : 25 (ERVEN)
I was born before the mountains and hills were set into place,
Proverbs 8 : 26 (ERVEN)
before the earth and fields were made, before the dust of this world was formed.
Proverbs 8 : 27 (ERVEN)
I was there when the Lord set up the skies, when he drew a circle in the ocean to make a place for the land.
Proverbs 8 : 28 (ERVEN)
I was there when he put the clouds in the sky and made the deep springs flow.
Proverbs 8 : 29 (ERVEN)
I was there when he set the limits on the sea to make it stop where he said. I was there when he laid the foundations of the earth.
Proverbs 8 : 30 (ERVEN)
I grew up as a child by his side, laughing and playing all the time.
Proverbs 8 : 31 (ERVEN)
I played in the world he made and enjoyed the people he put there.
Proverbs 8 : 32 (ERVEN)
"Now, children, listen to me. If you follow my ways, you will be happy too.
Proverbs 8 : 33 (ERVEN)
Listen to my teaching and be wise; don't ignore what I say.
Proverbs 8 : 34 (ERVEN)
Whoever waits at my door and listens for me will be blessed.
Proverbs 8 : 35 (ERVEN)
Those who find me find life, and the Lord will reward them.
Proverbs 8 : 36 (ERVEN)
But those who do not find me put their lives in danger. Whoever hates me loves death."
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