Proverbs 8:3
Beside the gates of the city, in the very doors she speaketh, saying:
Douay-Rheims 1899
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
2Standing in the top of the highest places by the way, in the midst of the paths.
4O ye men, to you I call, and my voice is to the sons of men.
Cross References
Job 29:7When I went out to the gate of the city, and in the street they prepared me a chair?
Matthew 22:9Go ye therefore into the highways; and as many as you shall find, call to the marriage.
John 18:20Jesus answered him: I have spoken openly to the world: I have always taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither all the Jews resort; and in secret I have spoken nothing.
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 →