Proverbs 8:3
She crieth out at the she'arim (gates), at the entry of the city, 1 at the entrance at the petachim (doorways): 1
Orthodox Jewish 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
4Unto you, O ishim, I call out; 1 and my voice is to the Bnei Adam. 1
Cross References
Job 29:7When I went out to the sha'ar through the city, 1 when I took my moshav in the rekhov! 1
Matthew 22:9Therefore, go to the intersections of the streets, and, whoever you find, invite as muzmanim (guests) to the chasunoh.
John 18:20In reply, he said, In public I have spoken to the Olam Hazeh; I always taught in the Beit Haknesset and in the Beis Hamikdash, where all the Yehudim come together. Besod (in secret) I spoke nothing. + 18:20 Isa 45:19
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 →