Proverbs 8:2
At the top of the highways, at the meeting of the roads, she takes her place;
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
In Context
1Is not wisdom crying out, and the voice of knowledge sounding?
3Where the roads go into the town her cry goes out, at the doorways her voice is loud:
Cross References
Proverbs 9:3She has sent out her women-servants; her voice goes out to the highest places of the town, saying,
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 →