Proverbs 8:3
By the side of the gates, In the entrance of the city, In the approaches to the doors, she crieth aloud.
Noyes Bible
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
2Upon the top of the high places, By the wayside, In the cross-ways, She taketh her station.
4“To you, O men! do I call, And my voice is to the sons of men!
Cross References
Job 29:7When I went forth to the gate by the city, And took my seat in the market-place,
Matthew 22:9Go therefore into the thoroughfares, and as many as ye find, invite to the feast.
John 18:20Jesus answered him, I have spoken plainly to the world; I always taught in a synagogue and in the temple, where all the Jews assemble, and in secret I spoke 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 →