Proverbs 8:3

3 beside the gate leading into the city, at the entrance, she cries aloud:

Proverbs 8:3 in Other Translations

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

3 beside the gates in front of the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud:

3 By the gates at the entrance to the town, on the road leading in, she cries aloud,

3 Right in the city square where the traffic is thickest, she shouts,

3 Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, At the coming in at the doors, she crieth aloud:

3 near the gates to the city. At the entrance [wisdom] sings its song,

3 Beside the gates at the entry to the city, at the main entrance, she cries out:

3 Beside the gates leading into the city, she cries out at the entrances.

Proverbs 8:3 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 8:3

She crieth at the gates
Of the temple, or of the city, where the courts of judicature were, and persons met on civil accounts; and where people were continually passing and repassing; at the entry of the city;
meeting those that came out of the country to the city upon trade and business; at the coming in at the doors;
of the temple, or city, or private houses; all these expressions denote the publicness of the Gospel ministry, both by Christ himself, who spake openly to the world, always taught in the synagogues and temple, and in secret said nothing; and who ordered his disciples to preach what they heard and received from him upon the house tops, ( John 18:20 ) ( Matthew 10:27 ) ; so did the Apostle Paul, ( Acts 20:20 Acts 20:27 ) .

Proverbs 8:3 In-Context

1 Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?

2 At the highest point along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand;

3 beside the gate leading into the city, at the entrance, she cries aloud:

4 “To you, O people, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind.

5 You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, set your hearts on it.

Cross References

• 1. Job 29:7; Proverbs 7:6-13