Proverbs 8:3
Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors, she crieth aloud:
Revised Version 1895
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
2In the top of high places by the way, where the paths meet, she standeth;
4Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of men.
Cross References
Job 29:7When I went forth to the gate unto the city, when I prepared my seat in the street,
Matthew 22:9Go ye therefore unto the partings of the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage feast.
John 18:20Jesus answered him, I have spoken openly to the world; I ever taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where all the Jews come together; and in secret spake I 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 →