Proverbs 8:4
“O men, to you I call out, and my voice is to the sons of men.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.
In Context
3beside the gates of the city, at the very doors, she speaks, saying:
5O little ones, understand discernment. And you who are unwise, turn your souls.
Cross References
Psalms 49:1A Psalm of Asaph. The God of gods, the Lord has spoken, and he has called the earth, from the rising of the sun even to its setting,
Micah 1:2All peoples, listen. And may the earth and its fullness pay attention. And may the Lord God be a witness to you, the Lord from his holy temple.
John 3:16For God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that all who believe in him may not perish, but may have eternal life.
Colossians 1:23So then, continue in the faith: well-founded and steadfast and immovable, by the hope of the Gospel that you have heard, which has been preached throughout all creation under heaven, the Gospel of which I, Paul, have become a minister.
1 Timothy 2:4who wants all men to be saved and to arrive at an acknowledgment of the truth.
Revelation 22:17And the Spirit and the Bride say: “Draw near.” And whoever hears, let him say: “Draw near.” And whoever thirsts, let him draw near. And whoever is willing, let him accept 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 →