Proverbs 8 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Proverbs 8
1Doth not wisedome crie? and vnderstanding vtter her voyce?
2She standeth in the top of the high places by the way in the place of the paths.
3She cryeth besides the gates before the citie at the entrie of the doores,
4O men, I call vnto you, and vtter my voyce to the children of men.
5O ye foolish men, vnderstand wisedome, and ye, O fooles, be wise in heart.
6Giue eare, for I will speake of excellent things, and the opening of my lippes, shall teache things that be right.
7For my mouth shall speake the trueth, and my lippes abhorre wickednesse.
8All the wordes of my mouth are righteous: there is no lewdenes, nor frowardnesse in them.
9They are all plaine to him that will vnderstande, and streight to them that woulde finde knowledge.
10Receiue mine instruction, and not siluer, and knowledge rather then fine golde.
11For wisdome is better then precious stones: and all pleasures are not to be compared vnto her.
12I wisdome dwell with prudence, and I find foorth knowledge and counsels.
13The feare of the Lord is to hate euill as pride, and arrogancie, and the euill way: and a mouth that speaketh lewde things, I doe hate.
14I haue counsell and wisedome: I am vnderstanding, and I haue strength.
15By me, Kings reigne, and princes decree iustice.
16By me princes rule and the nobles, and all the iudges of the earth.
17I loue them that loue me: and they that seeke me earely, shall finde me.
18Riches and honour are with me: euen durable riches and righteousnesse.
19My fruite is better then golde, euen then fine golde, and my reuenues better then fine siluer.
20I cause to walke in the way of righteousnes, and in the middes of the paths of iudgement,
21That I may cause them that loue me, to inherite substance, and I will fill their treasures.
22The Lord hath possessed me in the beginning of his way: I was before his workes of olde.
23I was set vp from euerlasting, from the beginning and before the earth.
24When there were no depths, was I begotten, when there were no fountaines abounding with water.
25Before the mountaines were setled: and before the hilles, was I begotten.
26He had not yet made the earth, nor the open places, nor the height of the dust in the worlde.
27When hee prepared the heauens, I was there, when he set the compasse vpon the deepe.
28When he established the cloudes aboue, when he confirmed the fountaines of the deepe,
29When he gaue his decree to the Sea, that the waters shoulde not passe his commandement: when he appointed the foundations of the earth,
30Then was I with him as a nourisher, and I was dayly his delight reioycing alway before him,
31And tooke my solace in the compasse of his earth: and my delite is with the children of men.
32Therefore nowe hearken, O children, vnto me: for blessed are they that keepe my wayes.
33Heare instruction, and be ye wise, and refuse it not: blessed is the man that heareth mee, watching dayly at my gates, and giuing attendance at the postes of my doores.
34For he that findeth me, findeth life, and shall obteine fauour of the Lord.
35But he that sinneth against me, hurteth his owne soule: and all that hate me, loue death.
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Proverbs 8
1Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
2She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
3She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
4Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.
5O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
6Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
7For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
8All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.
9They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
11For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
12I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
13The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
14Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
15By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
16By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
17I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
18Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
20I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
21That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
22The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
23I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.
24When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.
25Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:
26While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.
27When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:
28When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
29When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
30Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;
31Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.
32Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
33Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
34Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
35For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.
36But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Proverbs 8
Geneva Bible 1599 (Geneva1599)
An influential Reformation-era English Bible used widely in early modern Protestantism. Known for its historic impact and distinctive style. Great for readers exploring classic English and the heritage of early study Bibles.
King James Version (KJV)
The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.
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Key Comparison: Proverbs 8:16
"By me princes rule and the nobles, and all the iudges of the earth."
"By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth."
