What does Proverbs 8:12 mean?

Proverbs 8:12 highlights themes such as wisdom, creation, knowledge when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 8:12 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

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.

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Colossians 2:3
This verse speaks of hidden treasures of wisdom and knowledge found in Christ.
Proverbs 3:19
Both verses affirm that the Lord founded the earth with wisdom.
Job 28:23-24
This verse discusses God's wisdom in creation, similar to the themes in Proverbs.