Proverbs 8:2

On the top of high places, by the wayside, at the house where there are [many] paths doth she place herself.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.

In Context

1Behold, wisdom calleth, and understanding sendeth forth her voice,

3Alongside of gates, at the opening of the city, at the entrance of the town[-doors] doth she call loudly,

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Cross References

Proverbs 9:3She hath sent forth her maidens: she inviteth [her guests] upon the top of the highest places of the town.

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 →

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