Proverbs 8:4
“Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.”
Proverbs 8:4 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- O ye men, to you I call, and my voice is to the sons of men.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Unto you, O men, I call; And my voice is to the sons of men.
- DARBYDarby
- Unto you, men, I call, and my voice is to the sons of man:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- To you men, I call! I send my voice to the sons of mankind.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Unto you, O men, I call, And my voice is unto the sons of men.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- To you, O people, I call; my voice is directed to the children of humanity.
Context: Proverbs 8
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.
6Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
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.