Proverbs 8:3
Where the roads go into the town her cry goes out, at the doorways her voice is loud:
Bible in Basic English
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
2At the top of the highways, at the meeting of the roads, she takes her place;
4I am crying out to you, O men; my voice comes to the sons of men.
Cross References
Job 29:7When I went out of my door to go up to the town, and took my seat in the public place,
Matthew 22:9Go then to the cross-roads, and get all those whom you see to come to the bride-feast.
John 18:20Jesus made answer, I said things openly to the world at all times; I have given my teaching in the Synagogues and in the Temple to which all the Jews come; and I have said nothing secretly.
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 →