and say to corruption, ‘You are my father,’ and to the maggot, ‘My mother’ or ‘My sister,’
Proverbs 7:4 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Say to wisdom, ‘You are my sister,’ and call understanding your relative. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; And call understanding thy kinswoman: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Say to skillful and godly Wisdom, You are my sister, and regard understanding or insight as your intimate friend– American Standard Version (1901) Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; And call understanding thy kinswoman: Common English Bible Say to wisdom, “You are my sister”; call understanding “friend,” Catholic Public Domain Version Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call prudence your friend. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Say to wisdom: Thou art my sister: and call prudence thy friend, |
and say to corruption, ‘You are my father,’ and to the maggot, ‘My mother’ or ‘My sister,’
She will keep you from a forbidden woman, a wayward woman with her flattering talk.
If only I could treat you like my brother, one who nursed at my mother’s breasts, I would find you in public and kiss you, and no one would scorn me.