Proverbs 8:3
Beside the gates, at the entry of the city,at the entry doors, she cries aloud:
New Heart English 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 top of high places by the way,where the paths meet, she stands.
4"To you men, I call!I send my voice to the sons of mankind.
Cross References
Job 29:7when I went forth to the city gate,when I prepared my seat in the street.
Matthew 22:9Go therefore to the intersections of the highways, and as many as you may find, invite to the marriage feast.'
John 18:20Jesus answered him, "I spoke openly to the world. I always taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where all the Jewish people 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 →