# Proverbs 8

- Translation: Berean Standard Bible
- Canonical: https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8
- License: Scripture: Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain. Source: Scriptoria (scriptoria.digital).

## Text

[1] Does not wisdom call out,
and understanding raise her voice? [2] On the heights overlooking the road,
at the crossroads she takes her stand. [3] Beside the gates to the city,
at the entrances she cries out: [4] “To you, O men, I call out,
and my cry is to the sons of men. [5] O simple ones, learn to be shrewd;
O fools, gain understanding. [6] Listen, for I speak of noble things,
and the opening of my lips will reveal right. [7] For my mouth will speak the truth,
and wickedness is detestable to my lips. [8] All the words of my mouth are righteous;
none are crooked or perverse. [9] They are all plain to the discerning,
and upright to those who find knowledge. [10] Receive my instruction instead of silver,
and knowledge rather than pure gold. [11] For wisdom is more precious than rubies,
and nothing you desire compares with her. [12] I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence,
and I find knowledge and discretion. [13] To fear the LORD is to hate evil;
I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech. [14] Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
I have insight and strength. [15] By me kings reign,
and rulers enact just laws; [16] By me princes rule,
and all nobles who govern justly. [17] I love those who love me,
and those who seek me early shall find me. [18] With me are riches and honor,
enduring wealth and righteousness. [19] My fruit is better than gold, pure gold,
and my harvest surpasses choice silver. [20] I walk in the way of righteousness,
along the paths of justice, [21] bestowing wealth on those who love me
and making their treasuries full. [22] The LORD created me as His first course,
before His works of old. [23] From everlasting I was established,
from the beginning, before the earth began. [24] When there were no watery depths, I was brought forth,
when no springs were overflowing with water. [25] Before the mountains were settled,
before the hills, I was brought forth, [26] before He made the land or fields,
or any of the dust of the earth. [27] I was there when He established the heavens,
when He inscribed a circle on the face of the deep, [28] when He established the clouds above,
when the fountains of the deep gushed forth, [29] when He set a boundary for the sea,
so that the waters would not surpass His command,
when He marked out the foundations of the earth. [30] Then I was a skilled craftsman at His side,
and His delight day by day,
rejoicing always in His presence. [31] I was rejoicing in His whole world,
delighting together in the sons of men. [32] Now therefore, my sons, listen to me,
for blessed are those who keep my ways. [33] Listen to instruction and be wise;
do not ignore it. [34] Blessed is the man who listens to me,
watching daily at my doors,
waiting at the posts of my doorway. [35] For whoever finds me finds life
and obtains the favor of the LORD. [36] But he who fails to find me harms himself;
all who hate me love death.”

## Each verse

- Proverbs 8:1 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/1
- Proverbs 8:2 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/2
- Proverbs 8:3 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/3
- Proverbs 8:4 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/4
- Proverbs 8:5 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/5
- Proverbs 8:6 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/6
- Proverbs 8:7 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/7
- Proverbs 8:8 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/8
- Proverbs 8:9 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/9
- Proverbs 8:10 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/10
- Proverbs 8:11 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/11
- Proverbs 8:12 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/12
- Proverbs 8:13 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/13
- Proverbs 8:14 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/14
- Proverbs 8:15 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/15
- Proverbs 8:16 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/16
- Proverbs 8:17 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/17
- Proverbs 8:18 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/18
- Proverbs 8:19 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/19
- Proverbs 8:20 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/20
- Proverbs 8:21 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/21
- Proverbs 8:22 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/22
- Proverbs 8:23 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/23
- Proverbs 8:24 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/24
- Proverbs 8:25 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/25
- Proverbs 8:26 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/26
- Proverbs 8:27 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/27
- Proverbs 8:28 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/28
- Proverbs 8:29 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/29
- Proverbs 8:30 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/30
- Proverbs 8:31 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/31
- Proverbs 8:32 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/32
- Proverbs 8:33 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/33
- Proverbs 8:34 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/34
- Proverbs 8:35 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/35
- Proverbs 8:36 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/8/36