I have said to corruption, Thou art my father: To the worm, Thou art my mother, and my sister.
Proverbs 7:4 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769 Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; And call understanding thy kinswoman: Matoleo zaidiAmplified 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, English Standard Version 2016 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call insight your intimate friend, |
I have said to corruption, Thou art my father: To the worm, Thou art my mother, and my sister.
That they may keep thee from the strange woman, From the stranger which flattereth with her words.
O that thou wert as my brother, That sucked the breasts of my mother! When I should find thee without, I would kiss thee; Yea, I should not be despised.