I shall say to corruption, ‘You are my father,’ – to the worm, ‘You are my mother and my sister.’
Proverbs 7:4 - The Scriptures 2009 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” And call understanding a close friend, 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, |
I shall say to corruption, ‘You are my father,’ – to the worm, ‘You are my mother and my sister.’
To guard you against the strange woman, Against the foreigner who flatters with her words.
Who would make you a brother to me, Who nursed at my mother’s breasts! Should I find you outside, I would kiss you; I would not be despised.