I have said to corruption, You are my father: to the worm, You are my mother, and my sister.
Proverbs 7:4 - King James 2000 Say unto wisdom, you are my sister; and call understanding your kinswoman: 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 have said to corruption, You are my father: to the worm, You are my mother, and my sister.
Bind them upon your fingers, write them upon the table of your heart.
That they may keep you from the immoral woman, from the seductress who flatters with her words.
O that you were as my brother, that nursed at the breasts of my mother! if I should find you outside, I would kiss you; yea, I would not be despised.