Proverbs 8:3
She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
King James Version
In Context
2She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
4Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.
Cross References
Job 29:7When I went out to the gate through the city, when I prepared my seat in the street!
Matthew 22:9Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.
John 18:20Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said 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 →