Proverbs 8:2

In the top of high hills, beside the derech (road), 1 in the bais netivot (meeting place of trodden paths, crossroads) nitzavah (she + 8:2 Lady Wisdom, the lady street preacher stands). 1

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

1Doth not Chochmah cry out? 1 And Tevunah (understanding) put forth her voice? 1

3She crieth out at the she'arim (gates), at the entry of the city, 1 at the entrance at the petachim (doorways): 1

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Cross References

Proverbs 9:3She hath sent forth her na'arot; 1 she calleth from the highest points of the city; 1

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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