Proverbs 8:2
At the summits and the tops of exalted places, standing above the ways, in the midst of the paths,
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
In Context
1Does not wisdom call out, and prudence bestow her voice?
3beside the gates of the city, at the very doors, she speaks, saying:
Cross References
Proverbs 9:3She has sent her maids to call out to the tower and to the fortified walls of the city,
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 →