Proverbs 8:1 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?”

Proverbs 8:1

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Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?

She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.

She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.

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Proverbs 8:2

"She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths."

Proverbs 8:3

"She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors."

Proverbs 8:4

"Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice {is} to the sons of man."

Proverbs 8:5

"O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart."

Proverbs 8:6

"Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips {shall be} right things."

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