SEV Biblia, Chapter 8:12
¶ Yo, la sabiduría, moré con la prudencia; y yo invento la ciencia de los consejos.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 8:12
Verse 12. I wisdom dwell with prudence ] Prudence is defined, wisdom applied to practice; so wherever true wisdom is, it will lead to action, and its activity will be always in reference to the accomplishment of the best ends by the use of the most appropriate means. Hence comes what is here called knowledge of witty inventions, axma twmzm t[d daath mezimmoth emtsa, "I have found out knowledge and contrivance." The farther wisdom proceeds in man, the more practical knowledge it gains; and finding out the nature and properties of things, and the general course of providence, it can contrive by new combinations to produce new results.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 12. I Wisdom dwell with Prudence , etc.] Here Wisdom begins to speak in her own person, and continues to do so unto the end of the chapter; or Christ describes himself, pencils out and draws his own picture, and a most lovely one it is. In this clause Christ is described by the habitation in which he dwells, “I Wisdom inhabit Prudence” f219 ; so the words may be rendered; that is the house in which I dwell: or by his companion with whom he dwells, “with Prudence”; that is my companion with whom I am familiarly conversant. The phrase, taken both ways, shows that Christ is very largely, yea, fully possessed of prudence; as a man that dwells in a house is the proprietor and possessor of it, so prudence is Christ’s; it belongs to him, he enjoys it; he dwells in prudence, and prudence dwells in him; all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are in him, and the Spirit of wisdom rests upon him: and also it shows that prudence is natural to him, and not adventitious; it does not come from abroad, nor does he go abroad for it; he and Prudence are as it were born and brought up together in one and the same house: and likewise that there is an intimacy and familiarity between them; Prudence is most present with Christ, is always near him, and ready at hand to be exercised by him; as it was when he was incarnate on earth; he “dealt prudently”, as it was prophesied he should, ( Isaiah 52:13); which appeared in his disputation with the doctors in the temple at twelve years of age; by his prudent answers to the ensnaring questions of his enemies; and throughout the whole of his ministry, both as to the manner and matter of it and particularly at the time of his seizure, arraignment, trial, and crucifixion. Or by “prudence” may be meant prudent men, such as are possessed of this quality or virtue, and with such Wisdom, or Christ, dwells; not with the wise and prudent of this world; nor with such who are so in their own conceit; but with such who are sensible of their folly; who are humbled under a sense of sin, and are made wise unto salvation; who believe in Christ, which is a point of the highest prudence; and who walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise; such as these have the presence and company of Christ; and find out knowledge of witty inventions ; the word twmzm is sometimes used in an ill sense, and is rendered “wicked devices”, ( Proverbs 12:2 Psalm 37:7); and may be taken in this sense here. Christ, who is God omniscient, knows all that is in the hearts of men; all their thoughts, schemes, and devices; he found out, he scented the knowledge of them when here on earth; he was privy to the secret thoughts and wickedness of men’s hearts; he knew all the hypocritical designs and views of the Pharisees, when they tempted him with ensnaring questions; he was apprised of all the ways and methods they devised to take away his life before the time, and so escaped them; he found out the knowledge of Judas’s wicked scheme to betray him, and spoke of it to him and others before it was executed; and he knew all the wicked devices and stratagems of Satan against himself, in tempting him in the wilderness, and in putting it into the heart of Judas to betray him; and he knows all his wiles and artful schemes to decoy his people, and makes them known unto them, so that they are not ignorant of his devices. Moreover, it may be understood and interpreted in a good sense, of the thoughts, devices, and purposes of God’s heart, as in ( Jeremiah 23:20 51:11); and particularly as relating to man’s redemption and salvation: this is a device or “invention” of God; sin is man’s invention, by which he fell; but the recovery of man is the invention of God; he found out the persons to be saved in his eternal decrees; and the person that should be the Saviour of them in his council and covenant, and appointed him for the work; and he found out the way and manner of saving men by him, even by the ransom and sacrifice of himself: and this is a “witty” invention, wherein God has abounded in all wisdom and prudence; as appears by settled upon so proper a person to be the Saviour as his own Son; by bringing it about in a way so agreeable to all his perfections, to the satisfaction of his justice, and the honour of his law; and in making such partakers of it, and in such a way, as most glorifies the riches of his grace. And this scheme Christ has full knowledge of, being in the bosom of his Father, as one brought up with him; and was the Angel of the great council, and present when the design was formed; and besides he has found it to his cost, even at the expense of his precious blood; and so has “obtained”, or “found redemption” for us, as the phrase is in ( Hebrews 9:12), and having found it, and the knowledge of it, he makes it known to others by his Spirit, word, and ministers. Likewise these “witty inventions” may be interpreted of the whole Gospel, and the doctrines of it; the Gospel is an “invention”, not of men, but of God; not a scheme and device of men, but of God; it is not taught by men, and learned of them, or of them only, but of God; and a “witty” one it is, it is the wisdom of God, the manifold wisdom of God, though esteemed foolishness by men. This Christ has “found out the knowledge of”; he has full and perfect knowledge of it, it is hid in him; it came and was preached by him, as it never was before or since; and he communicated, and still does communicate the knowledge of it; and blessed are they that know the joyful sound!
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 12-21 - Wisdom, here is Christ, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom an knowledge; it is Christ in the word, and Christ in the heart; not onl Christ revealed to us, but Christ revealed in us. All prudence an skill are from the Lord. Through the redemption of Christ's preciou blood, the riches of his grace abound in all wisdom and prudence. Ma found out many inventions for ruin; God found one for our recovery. He hates pride and arrogance, evil ways and froward conversation; thes render men unwilling to hear his humbling, awakening, holy instructions. True religion gives men the best counsel in all difficul cases, and helps to make their way plain. His wisdom makes all trul happy who receive it in the love of Christ Jesus. Seek him early, see him earnestly, seek him before any thing else. Christ never said, See in vain. Those who love Christ, are such as have seen his loveliness and have had his love shed abroad in their hearts; therefore they ar happy. They shall be happy in this world, or in that which is beyon compare better. Wealth gotten by vanity will soon be diminished, but that which is well got, will wear well; and that which is well spen upon works of piety and charity, will be lasting. If they have no riches and honour in this world, they shall have that which i infinitely better. They shall be happy in the grace of God. Christ, by his Spirit, guides believers into all truth, and so leads them in the way of righteousness; and they walk after the Spirit. Also, they shal be happy in the glory of God hereafter. In Wisdom's promises, believer have goods laid up, not for days and years, but for eternity; her frui therefore is better than gold.
Original Hebrew
אני 589 חכמה 2451 שׁכנתי 7931 ערמה 6195 ודעת 1847 מזמות 4209 אמצא׃ 4672
