if I say to the pit, ‘You are my father,’ and to the worm, ‘My mother,’ or ‘My sister,’
Proverbs 7:4 - English Standard Version 2016 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call insight your intimate friend, Matoleo zaidiKing 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, |
if I say to the pit, ‘You are my father,’ and to the worm, ‘My mother,’ or ‘My sister,’
to keep you from the forbidden woman, from the adulteress with her smooth words.
Oh that you were like a brother to me who nursed at my mother’s breasts! If I found you outside, I would kiss you, and none would despise me.