Proverbs 8:34
“Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.”
Proverbs 8:34 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Blessed is the man that heareth me, and that watcheth daily at my gates, and waiteth at the posts of my doors.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Blessed is the man that heareth me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at the posts of my doors.
- DARBYDarby
- Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Blessed is the man who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my door posts.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- O the happiness of the man hearkening to me, To watch at my doors day by day, To watch at the door-posts of my entrance.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
Context: Proverbs 8
32Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
33Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
34Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
35For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
36But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
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.