Proverbs 8:3
Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors, she cries aloud:
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
In Context
2On the top of high places by the way, where the paths meet, she stands.
4To you, O men, I call. And my voice is to the sons of men.
Cross References
Job 29:7when I went forth to the gate to the city, when I prepared my seat in the street.
Matthew 22:9Go ye therefore to the crossings of the ways, and as many as ye may find, call to the wedding festivities.
John 18:20Jesus answered him, I spoke in public to the world. I always taught in a synagogue, and in the temple where the Jews always gather together, and I spoke nothing in secret.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:2-12
The Invitation of Wisdom. 1 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? 2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. 3 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. 4 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. 5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. 6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. 7 For my mouth shall… Read the whole commentary →