Proverbs 8:3
Wisdom also stands at the city gates and shouts loudly,
Translation for Translators
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
2Wisdom stands on hilltops and at crossroads.
4“I am calling to everyone! I am shouting loudly to all people!
Cross References
Job 29:7“Whenever I went to the place where the elders gathered at the city gate, I sat down with them,
Matthew 22:9So, go to the intersections of the main streets. Tell whomever you find that they should come to the wedding feast.’
John 18:20Jesus replied, “I have always spoken where many people [MTY, HYP] could hear me. I have taught them in ◄the synagogues/their meeting places► and in the Temple courtyard, in places where many [HYP] Jews come together. I have spoken nothing secretly.
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 →