Proverbs 8:14

Translations

Modern

Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.

Traditional

Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

Literal

Counsel and sound wisdom are unto me; I am understanding; unto me is strength.

Latin

Meum est consilium et æquitas; mea est prudentia, mea est fortitudo.

Original

Hebrew

English

Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.

Notes

Proverbs 8:1–9:18

The first part of Proverbs reaches a peak when the son meets two women. Both invite the young man, and the reader, into a close relationship. The young man and the reader must choose between:

The woman named Wisdom, who represents God's true wisdom (Proverbs 8:1–9:6)
The woman named Folly (9:13–18), who represents worldly wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:18–2:16)

Both women's houses are on "the heights of the city" (Proverbs 9:3, 14), which suggests ancient temples. The choice is between the true God and false gods.

Related verses

Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom makes the wise man stronger than ten rulers in a city.
Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Romans 11:33–34
O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!
Isaiah 40:14
Whom did He consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the paths of justice? Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding?
Colossians 2:3
…in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Romans 1:22
Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,
Ecclesiastes 9:16–18
And I said, “Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.”
Proverbs 24:5
A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.
Proverbs 2:6–7
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
1 Corinthians 1:30
It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
John 1:9
The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
1 Corinthians 1:24
…but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Glossary

Minerals and Metals Proverbs, Book of Sons and Daughters of God

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Omniscience of Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to

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