Proverbs 8:12

I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

Wisdom dwells together with prudence and brings to light knowledge of skillful plans. In its setting it calls people to understanding, speaks truth and righteousness, and presses them to prize instruction above wealth. The speaker is heavenly wisdom addressing the human family to show what true wisdom is and to give wonderful instruction.

God earnestly seeks to teach this wisdom to every soul willing to learn. True faith takes in the whole person and lifts the soul out of its imperfect, undeveloped state so that it understands this wisdom. This instruction calls for wisdom to set many things in order. Jesus placed these words in the mouth of His appointed instructor for people living in this age, when a clear testimony must be given to the binding claims of God's law.