Proverbs 8
Wisdom's Call
1 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? Parallel theme: Matthew 3:3, Luke 24:47, John 7:37
2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. Parallel theme: Proverbs 9:3, 9:14
3 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. Parallel theme: Job 29:7
4 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. Parallel theme: Psalms 50:1, Matthew 11:15, Revelation 22:17
5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:4, 1:22, Psalms 19:7, Acts 26:18
6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. Parallel theme: Proverbs 4:2, 23:16, Colossians 1:26
7 For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. Truth: John 8:14, 17:17. Parallel theme: Proverbs 12:22, Psalms 37:30
8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. Word: Psalms 12:6. Righteousness: Isaiah 45:23, 63:1. Parallel theme: Proverbs 8:13, Deuteronomy 32:5, John 7:46
9 They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. Parallel theme: Proverbs 14:6, 15:24, John 6:45, James 1:5
10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. Parallel theme: Proverbs 8:19, 10:20, 16:16, 23:23, Psalms 119:72, 119:127, 119:162, Ecclesiastes 7:11, Acts 3:6, 2 Corinthians 6:10 +5
11 For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. Parallel theme: Proverbs 16:16, 20:15, Psalms 19:10, 119:127, Matthew 16:26
12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:4, 1 Kings 7:14, 1 Chronicles 28:19, Psalms 104:24, Isaiah 28:26, Romans 11:33, Ephesians 1:8, 1:11, 3:10, Colossians 2:3 +5
13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. References Lord: 1 Samuel 2:3. Evil: Proverbs 6:12, 16:6, Psalms 97:10, Amos 5:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:22. Parallel theme: Proverbs 4:24, 16:18, Psalms 119:128, 1 Peter 5:5 +5
14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. Parallel theme: Proverbs 24:5, Ecclesiastes 7:19, Isaiah 9:6, 40:14, John 1:9, Romans 1:22, 1 Corinthians 1:24, 1:30, Colossians 2:3 +4
15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. Kingdom: Daniel 2:21, 4:32, Revelation 19:16. Parallel theme: Matthew 28:18, Romans 13:1
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. Love: Psalms 91:14, John 14:21, 14:23, 16:27, 1 John 4:19. Parallel theme: 1 Samuel 2:30, Isaiah 45:19, 55:6, Matthew 6:33, James 1:5 +5
18 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. Righteousness: Matthew 6:33. Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:16, Ephesians 3:8, Philippians 4:19, Revelation 3:18
19 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:14, 8:10, 10:20, Ecclesiastes 7:12
20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:6, 6:22, Deuteronomy 5:32, Psalms 32:8, Isaiah 2:3
21 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:13, 24:4, Genesis 15:14, 1 Samuel 2:8, Psalms 16:11, Matthew 25:46, Hebrews 10:34, 1 Peter 1:4 +3
Wisdom's Role in Creation
22 The LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. References Lord: Proverbs 3:19, Psalms 104:24. Parallel theme: Colossians 1:17
23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. Eternal Life: Micah 5:2. Parallel theme: Genesis 1:26, Psalms 2:6, John 17:5, 17:24
24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water. Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:20, Genesis 1:2, 1 John 4:9
25 Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: Parallel theme: Psalms 90:2, Hebrews 1:10
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: Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:19, Job 26:10, Psalms 33:6, 103:19, 136:5, Isaiah 40:11, 40:22, Jeremiah 10:12, Colossians 1:16, Hebrews 1:2 +5
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: Parallel theme: Psalms 104:5, 104:9, Jeremiah 5:22
30 Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; Light: Isaiah 42:1. Parallel theme: Matthew 3:17, 17:5, John 1:18, 12:28, 16:28, Colossians 1:13 +2
31 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men. Light: Psalms 16:3. Parallel theme: John 13:1
32 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. Blessing: Psalms 128:1, Luke 11:28. Parallel theme: Proverbs 5:7
33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:8, 1:21, 4:1, 5:1, Hebrews 12:25
34 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. Blessing: Luke 11:28. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:21, 3:13, 3:18, Psalms 27:4, 84:10, Matthew 7:24, Luke 1:6, 10:39, Acts 2:42 +5
35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.. References Lord: Proverbs 12:2, Philippians 3:8. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:33, John 3:36, 14:6, 17:3, Colossians 3:3 +2
36 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me loveLove: אַהֲבָה / חֶסֶד (Ahavah / Chesed). Hebrew uses ahavah (אַהֲבָה) for love generally, but the covenant term chesed (חֶסֶד) describes God's steadfast, loyal love—faithful covenant commitment beyond mere emotion. death. Sin: Proverbs 20:2, Ezekiel 18:31. Love: Proverbs 12:1, 1 Corinthians 16:22. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:31, 15:32, 21:6, Acts 13:46, Hebrews 2:3, 10:29 +5