Proverbs 8:3
Before the gates at the entrance into the city, 1 at the entrances into the city, she calls out. 1
Unlocked Literal 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
2On the hilltops beside the road, 1 at the crossroads, Wisdom has taken her stand. 1
4“It is to you, people, that I call; 1 my voice is for the sons of mankind. 1
Cross References
Job 29:7When I went out to the city gate, 1 when I sat in my place in the city square, 1
Matthew 22:9Therefore go to the highway crossings and invite as many people to the marriage feast as you can find.'
John 18:20Jesus answered him, “I have spoken openly to the world. I was always teaching in synagogues and in the temple where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret.
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 →