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