Proverbs 8:1
“Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?”
Proverbs 8:1 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Doth not wisdom cry aloud, and prudence put forth her voice ?
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Doth not wisdom cry, And understanding put forth her voice?
- DARBYDarby
- Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding give forth her voice?
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Doesn't wisdom cry out? Doesn't understanding raise her voice?
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Doth not wisdom call? And understanding give forth her voice?
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Wisdom calls out; understanding raises her voice.
Context: Proverbs 8
About Proverbs 8: The Excellence of Wisdom
Solomon extols the virtues of wisdom as a divine and foundational force in the creation of the world
Commentary
This chapter shows that true wisdom is not just an abstract concept but an active force at work in the world. Through wisdom, God has created and structured the universe, and it is the pathway to genuine happiness and success in life. As we read through this chapter, we see how wisdom is portrayed not as something hidden away, but as a very present and desirable reality that calls out to us. Thus, this section of Proverbs invites readers to embrace wisdom as a friend and guide, rather than a mere intellectual pursuit.