Proverbs 8:2

At the head of high places by the way, || She has stood between the paths,

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

1Does wisdom not call? And understanding give forth her voice?

3At the side of the gates, at the mouth of the city, || The entrance of the openings, she cries aloud,

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Cross References

Proverbs 9:3She has sent forth her girls, || She cries on the tops of the high places of the city:

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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