Proverbs - douay rheims

Chapter 8

¹ Doth not wisdom cry aloud, and prudence put forth her voice ?
² Standing in the top of the highest places by the way, in the midst of the paths.
³ Beside the gates of the city, in the very doors she speaketh, saying:
⁴ O ye men, to you I call, and my voice is to the sons of men.
⁵ O little ones, understand subtilty, and ye unwise, take notice.
⁶ Hear, for I will speak of great things: and my lips shall be opened to preach right things.
⁷ My mouth shall meditate truth, and my lips shall hate wickedness.
⁸ All my words are just, there is nothing wicked nor perverse in them.
⁹ They are right to them that understand, and just to them that find knowledge.
¹⁰ Receive my instruction, and not money: choose knowledge rather than gold.
¹¹ 11For wisdom is better than all the most precious things: and whatsoever may be desired cannot be compared to
¹² I wisdom dwell in counsel, and am present in learned thoughts.
¹³ The fear of the Lord hateth evil: I hate arrogance, and pride, and every wicked way, and a mouth with a double tongue.
¹⁴ Counsel and equity is mine, prudence is mine, strength is mine.
¹⁵ By me kings reign, and lawgivers decree just things,
¹⁶ By me princes rule, and the mighty decree justice.
¹⁷ I love them that love me: and they that in the morning early watch for me, shall find me.
¹⁸ With me are riches and glory, glorious riches and justice.
¹⁹ For my fruit is better than gold and the precious stone, and my blossoms than choice silver.
²⁰ I walk in the way of justice, in the midst of the paths of judgment,
²¹ That I may enrich them that love me, and may fill their treasures.
²² The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his ways, before he made any thing from the beginning.
²³ I was set up from eternity, and of old before the earth was made.
²⁴ The depths were not as yet, and I was already conceived. neither had the fountains of waters as yet sprung out:
²⁵ The mountains with their huge bulk had not as yet been established: before the hills I was brought forth:
²⁶ He had not yet made the earth, nor the rivers, nor the poles of the world.
²⁷ When he prepared the heavens, I was present: when with a certain law and compass he enclosed the depths:
²⁸ When he established the sky above, and poised the fountains of waters:
²⁹ When he compassed the sea with its bounds, and set a law to the waters that they should not pass their limits: when be balanced the foundations of the earth;
³⁰ I was with him forming all things: and was delighted every day, playing before him at all times;
³¹ Playing in the world: and my delights were to be with the children of men.
³² Now therefore, ye children, hear me: Blessed are they that keep my ways.
³³ Hear instruction and be wise, and refuse it not.
³⁴ Blessed is the man that heareth me, and that watcheth daily at my gates, and waiteth at the posts of my doors.
³⁵ He that shall find me, shall find life, and shall have salvation from the Lord:
³⁶ But he that shall sin against me, shall hurt his own soul. All that hate me love death.

Proverbs - webster

Chapter 8

¹ Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
² She standeth on the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
³ She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the entrance of the doors.
⁴ To you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.
⁵ O ye simple, understand wisdom: and ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
⁶ Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
⁷ For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
⁸ All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.
⁹ They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
¹⁰ Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
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 find out knowledge of ingenious inventions.
¹³ The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
¹⁴ Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
¹⁵ By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
¹⁶ By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
¹⁷ I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
¹⁸ Riches and honor are with me; durable riches and righteousness.
¹⁹ My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
²⁰ I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment.
²¹ That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
²² The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
²³ I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.
²⁴ When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.
²⁵ Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth.
²⁶ While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.
²⁷ When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:
²⁸ When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
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:
³⁰ Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;
³¹ Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.
³² Now therefore hearken to me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
³³ Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
³⁴ Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
³⁵ For whoever findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favor from the LORD.
³⁶ But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.

Proverbs - world english bible

Chapter 8

¹ wisdom cry out? Doesn't understanding raise her voice?
² the top of high places by the way, where the paths meet, she stands.
³ the gates, at the entry of the city, at the entry doors, she cries aloud:
⁴ you men, I call! I send my voice to the sons of mankind.
⁵ simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.
⁶ for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.
⁷ my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
⁸ the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.
⁹ are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.
¹⁰ my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.
¹¹ wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.
¹² wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.
¹³ fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
¹⁴ and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power.
¹⁵ me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
¹⁶ me princes rule; nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth.
¹⁷ love those who love me. Those who seek me diligently will find me.
¹⁸ me are riches, honor, enduring wealth, and prosperity.
¹⁹ fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold; my yield than choice silver.
²⁰ walk in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of justice;
²¹ I may give wealth to those who love me. I fill their treasuries.
²² possessed me in the beginning of his work, before his deeds of old.
²³ was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, before the earth existed.
²⁴ there were no depths, I was brought forth, when there were no springs abounding with water.
²⁵ the mountains were settled in place, before the hills, I was brought forth;
²⁶ as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the beginning of the dust of the world.
²⁷ he established the heavens, I was there; when he set a circle on the surface of the deep,
²⁸ he established the clouds above, when the springs of the deep became strong,
²⁹ he gave to the sea its boundary, that the waters should not violate his commandment, when he marked out the foundations of the earth;
³⁰ I was the craftsman by his side. I was a delight day by day, always rejoicing before him,
³¹ in his whole world. My delight was with the sons of men.
³² therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.
³³ instruction, and be wise. Don't refuse it.
³⁴ is the man who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my door posts.
³⁵ whoever finds me, finds life, and will obtain favor from Yahweh.
³⁶ he who sins against me wrongs his own soul. All those who hate me love death."

Proverbs - darby

Chapter 8

¹ Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding give forth her voice?
² On the top of high places by the way, at the cross-paths she taketh her stand.
³ Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors, she crieth aloud.
⁴ Unto you, men, I call, and my voice is to the sons of man:
⁵ O ye simple, understand prudence; and ye foolish, understand sense.
⁶ Hear, for I will speak excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
⁷ For my palate shall meditate truth, and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
⁸ All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing tortuous or perverse in them.
⁹ They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
¹⁰ Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold:
¹¹ for wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not equal to it.
¹² I wisdom dwell [with] prudence, and find the knowledge [which cometh] of reflection.
¹³ The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil; pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth do I hate.
¹⁴ Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am intelligence; I have strength.
¹⁵ By me kings reign, and rulers make just decrees;
¹⁶ by me princes rule, and nobles, all the judges of the earth.
¹⁷ I love those that love me; and they that seek me early shall find me.
¹⁸ Riches and honour are with me; durable wealth and righteousness.
¹⁹ My fruit is better than fine gold, yea, than pure gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
²⁰ I walk in the path of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
²¹ that I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasuries.
²² Jehovah possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
²³ I was set up from eternity, from the beginning, before the earth was.
²⁴ When there were no depths, I was brought forth, when there were no fountains abounding with water.
²⁵ Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth;
²⁶ while as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the beginning of the dust of the world.
²⁷ When he prepared the heavens I was there; when he ordained the circle upon the face of the deep;
²⁸ when he established the skies above, when the fountains of the deep became strong;
²⁹ when he imposed on the sea his decree that the waters should not pass his commandment, when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
³⁰ then I was by him [his] nursling, and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;
³¹ rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth, and my delights [were] with the sons of men.
³² And now, sons, hearken unto me, and blessed are they that keep my ways:
³³ hear instruction and be wise, and refuse it not.
³⁴ Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
³⁵ For whoso findeth me findeth life, and obtaineth favour of Jehovah;
³⁶ but he that sinneth against me doeth violence to his own soul: all they that hate me love death.

Proverbs - american standard version

Chapter 8

¹ Doth not wisdom cry, And understanding put forth her voice?
² On the top of high places by the way, Where the paths meet, she standeth;
³ Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, At the coming in at the doors, she crieth aloud:
⁴ Unto you, O men, I call; And my voice is to the sons of men.
⁵ O ye simple, understand prudence; And, ye fools, be of an understanding heart.
⁶ Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.
⁷ For my mouth shall utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
⁸ All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.
⁹ They are all plain to him that understandeth, And right to them that find knowledge.
¹⁰ Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.
¹¹ For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.
¹² I wisdom have made prudence my dwelling, And find out knowledge [and] discretion.
¹³ The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the perverse mouth, do I hate.
¹⁴ Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might.
¹⁵ By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.
¹⁶ By me princes rule, And nobles, [even] all the judges of the earth.
¹⁷ I love them that love me; And those that seek me diligently shall find me.
¹⁸ Riches and honor are with me; [Yea], durable wealth and righteousness.
¹⁹ My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my revenue than choice silver.
²⁰ I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice;
²¹ That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance, And that I may fill their treasuries.
²² Jehovah possessed me in the beginning of his way, Before his works of old.
²³ I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, Before the earth was.
²⁴ When there were no depths, I was brought forth, When there were no fountains abounding with water.
²⁵ Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills was I brought forth;
²⁶ While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, Nor the beginning of the dust of the world.
²⁷ When he established the heavens, I was there: When he set a circle upon the face of the deep,
²⁸ When he made firm the skies above, When the fountains of the deep became strong,
²⁹ When he gave to the sea its bound, That the waters should not transgress his commandment, When he marked out the foundations of the earth;
³⁰ Then I was by him, [as] a master workman; And I was daily [his] delight, Rejoicing always before him,
³¹ Rejoicing in his habitable earth; And my delight was with the sons of men.
³² Now therefore, [my] sons, hearken unto me; For blessed are they that keep my ways.
³³ Hear instruction, and be wise, And refuse it not.
³⁴ Blessed is the man that heareth me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at the posts of my doors.
³⁵ For whoso findeth me findeth life, And shall obtain favor of Jehovah.
³⁶ But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: All they that hate me love death.

Proverbs - basic english

Chapter 8

¹ Is not wisdom crying out, and the voice of knowledge sounding?
² At the top of the highways, at the meeting of the roads, she takes her place;
³ Where the roads go into the town her cry goes out, at the doorways her voice is loud:
⁴ I am crying out to you, O men; my voice comes to the sons of men.
⁵ Become expert in reason, O you simple ones; you foolish ones, take training to heart.
⁶ Give ear, for my words are true, and my lips are open to give out what is upright.
⁷ For good faith goes out of my mouth, and false lips are disgusting to me.
⁸ All the words of my mouth are righteousness; there is nothing false or twisted in them.
⁹ They are all true to him whose mind is awake, and straightforward to those who get knowledge.
¹⁰ Take my teaching, and not silver; get knowledge in place of the best gold.
¹¹ For wisdom is better than jewels, and all things which may be desired are nothing in comparison with her.
¹² I, wisdom, have made wise behaviour my near relation; I am seen to be the special friend of wise purposes.
¹³ The fear of the Lord is seen in hating evil: pride, a high opinion of oneself, the evil way, and the false tongue, are unpleasing to me.
¹⁴ Wise design and good sense are mine; reason and strength are mine.
¹⁵ Through me kings have their power, and rulers give right decisions.
¹⁶ Through me chiefs have authority, and the noble ones are judging in righteousness.
¹⁷ Those who have given me their love are loved by me, and those who make search for me with care will get me.
¹⁸ Wealth and honour are in my hands, even wealth without equal and righteousness.
¹⁹ My fruit is better than gold, even than the best gold; and my increase is more to be desired than silver.
²⁰ I go in the road of righteousness, in the way of right judging:
²¹ So that I may give my lovers wealth for their heritage, making their store-houses full.
²² The Lord made me as the start of his way, the first of his works in the past.
²³ From eternal days I was given my place, from the birth of time, before the earth was.
²⁴ When there was no deep I was given birth, when there were no fountains flowing with water.
²⁵ Before the mountains were put in their places, before the hills was my birth:
²⁶ When he had not made the earth or the fields or the dust of the world.
²⁷ When he made ready the heavens I was there: when he put an arch over the face of the deep:
²⁸ When he made strong the skies overhead: when the fountains of the deep were fixed:
²⁹ When he put a limit to the sea, so that the waters might not go against his word: when he put in position the bases of the earth:
³⁰ Then I was by his side, as a master workman: and I was his delight from day to day, playing before him at all times;
³¹ Playing in his earth; and my delight was with the sons of men.
³² Give ear to me then, my sons: for happy are those who keep my ways.
³³ Take my teaching and be wise; do not let it go.
³⁴ Happy is the man who gives ear to me, watching at my doors day by day, keeping his place by the pillars of my house.
³⁵ For whoever gets me gets life, and grace from the Lord will come to him.
³⁶ But he who does evil to me, does wrong to his soul: all my haters are in love with death.