Proverbs 9:3
She hath sent her maids to invite to the tower, and to the walls of the city:
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,
In Context
2She hath slain her victims, mingled her wine, and set forth her table.
4Whosoever is a little one, let him come to me. And to the unwise she said:
Cross References
Proverbs 1:20Wisdom preacheth abroad, she uttereth her voice in the streets:
Proverbs 9:14Sat at the door of her house, upon a seat, in a high place of the city,
Matthew 22:3And he sent his servants, to call them that were invited to the marriage; and they would not come.
Luke 11:49For this cause also the wisdom of God said: I will send to them prophets and apostles; and some of them they will kill and persecute.
Luke 14:21And the servant returning, told these things to his lord. Then the master of the house, being angry, said to his servant: Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the feeble, and the blind, and the lame.
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 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 →