Proverbs 8:12

12. I wisdom dwell with prudence “I inhabit prudence.” Stuart. “Have made a dwelling of subtlety.” Miller. The thought is, that of intimate association. The wisdom of this book is not merely speculative knowledge, not science merely, but intimately associated with this, practical sagacity. So ערמה , ( ‘ hormah,) or prudence, may be rendered here.

Find out knowledge of witty inventions I discover the science of ingenious things I am the patron of works or plans of ingenuity. מזמות , ( mezimmoth,) witty inventions, is something often thought upon or revolved in the mind; stands connected with well considered plans. It may have a bad sense, as plots, devices; but is here employed in a good sense. (Stuart.) “Prudence here denotes right knowledge in special cases, in contrast with the more comprehensive idea of intelligence in general the practical realization of the higher principle of knowledge found in wisdom.” Elster.