Proverbs 8:3
Beside the gates, at the entrance of the city,—at the going in of the openings, she shouteth:—
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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
2At the top of the high places above the way, at the place where paths meet, she taketh her stand:
4Unto you, O men, I call, and, my voice, is unto the sons of men;
Cross References
Job 29:7When I went out to the gate unto the city, in the open place, made ready my seat,
Matthew 22:9Be going, therefore, into the crossways of the roads, and, as many as ye shall find, call ye into the marriage-feast.
John 18:20Jesus answered him—I, openly, have spoken, unto the world,—I, ever, taught, in synagogue, and in the temple, where all the Jews gather together; and, in secret, spake 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 →