Proverbs 8:4
I am crying out to you, O men; my voice comes to the sons of men.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.
In Context
3Where the roads go into the town her cry goes out, at the doorways her voice is loud:
5Become expert in reason, O you simple ones; you foolish ones, take training to heart.
Cross References
Psalms 49:1Alamoth. To the chief music-maker. Of the sons of Korah. A Psalm.
Micah 1:2Give ear, you peoples, all of you; give attention, O earth and everything in it: let the Lord God be witness against you, the Lord from his holy Temple.
John 3:16For God had such love for the world that he gave his only Son, so that whoever has faith in him may not come to destruction but have eternal life.
Colossians 1:23If you keep yourselves safely based in the faith, not moved from the hope of the good news which came to you, and which was given to every living being under heaven; of which I, Paul, was made a servant.
1 Timothy 2:4Whose desire is that all men may have salvation and come to the knowledge of what is true.
Revelation 22:17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him who gives ear, say, Come. And let him who is in need come; and let everyone desiring it take of the water of life freely.
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 →