Proverbs 9:3
She has sent her maids to call out to the tower and to the fortified walls of the city,
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,
In Context
2She has immolated her victims. She has mixed her wine and set forth her table.
4“If anyone is little, let him come to me.” And to the unwise, she has said:
Cross References
Proverbs 1:20Wisdom forewarns far and wide; she bestows her voice in the streets.
Proverbs 9:14sat at the entrance of her house on a seat, in a high place of the city,
Matthew 22:3And he sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding. But they were not willing to come.
Luke 11:49Because of this also, the wisdom of God said: I will send to them Prophets and Apostles, and some of these they will kill or persecute,
Luke 14:21And returning, the servant reported these things to his lord. Then the father of the family, becoming angry, said to his servant: ‘Go out quickly into the streets and neighborhoods of the city. And lead here the poor, and the disabled, and the blind, and the lame.’
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 9:2-13
The Invitation of Wisdom. 1 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: 2 She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. 3 She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city, 4 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, 5 Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled. 6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. 7 He that… Read the whole commentary →