Proverbs 8:3
She cryeth besides the gates before the citie at the entrie of the doores,
Geneva Bible 1599
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
2She standeth in the top of the high places by the way in the place of the paths.
4O men, I call vnto you, and vtter my voyce to the children of men.
Cross References
Job 29:7When I went out to the gate, euen to the iudgement seat, and when I caused them to prepare my seate in the streete.
Matthew 22:9Go ye therefore out into the high wayes, and as many as ye finde, bid them to the mariage.
John 18:20Iesus answered him, I spake openly to the world: I euer taught in the Synagogue and in the Temple, whither the Iewes resort continually, and in secret haue I sayde nothing.
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 →