Proverbs 8:2
Wisdom stands on hilltops and at crossroads.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
In Context
1It is as if wisdom, with great understanding of many things, is calling [PRS] out to people.
3Wisdom also stands at the city gates and shouts loudly,
Cross References
Proverbs 9:3It is as though then she sent out her servant women to call out from the highest place in 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 →