I called to the pit: Grave, thou my father: and to the worm, My mother, and my sister.
Proverbs 7:4 - Julia E. Smith Translation 1876 Say to wisdom, Thou my sister; and thou shalt call knowledge to understanding: Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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 called to the pit: Grave, thou my father: and to the worm, My mother, and my sister.
Bind them upon thy fingers, and write them upon the tablet of thine heart
To watch thyself from the strange woman, from the stranger making smooth her sayings.
Who will give thee as a brother to me, sucking the breasts of my mother? I shall find thee without, I shall kiss thee; also they shall not despise me.