Proverbs 1:21
She cries out at the head of crowds; at the entrance of the gates of the city, she offers her words, saying:
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In Context
20Wisdom forewarns far and wide; she bestows her voice in the streets.
Cross References
Proverbs 8:3beside the gates of the city, at the very doors, she speaks, saying:
Matthew 10:27What I tell you in darkness, speak in the light. And what you hear whispered in the ear, preach above the rooftops.
John 18:20Jesus responded to him: “I have spoken openly to the world. I have always taught in the synagogue and in the temple, where all the Jews meet. And I have said nothing in secret.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 1:21-33
Wisdom's Exhortations; Doom of Obdurate Sinners. 20 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: 21 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying, 22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? 23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. 24 Because I have called, and ye refused; I have… Read the whole commentary →