Proverbs 8:3
beside the gates of the city, at the very doors, she speaks, saying:
Catholic Public Domain Version
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 summits and the tops of exalted places, standing above the ways, in the midst of the paths,
4“O men, to you I call out, and my voice is to the sons of men.
Cross References
Job 29:7When I went to the gate of the city, or to the main street, they prepared a chair for me.
Matthew 22:9Therefore, go out to the ways, and call whomever you will find to the wedding.’
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 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 →