Proverbs 8:3
“She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.”
Proverbs 8:3 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Beside the gates of the city, in the very doors she speaketh, saying:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, At the coming in at the doors, she crieth aloud:
- DARBYDarby
- Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors, she crieth aloud.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, at the entry doors, she cries aloud:
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- At the side of the gates, at the mouth of the city, The entrance of the openings, she crieth aloud,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- She cries out at the city gates, at the entrance, and at the doors.
Context: Proverbs 8
1Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
2She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
3She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
4Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.
5O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
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.