Proverbs 8:1-3

The Commendation of Wisdom

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Does not ^(A)wisdom call,
And understanding ^(a)lift up her voice?

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On top of ^(B)the heights beside the way,
Where the paths meet, she takes her stand;

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Beside the ^(C)gates, at the opening to the city,
At the entrance of the doors, she cries out:

Footnotes:

a. Proverbs 8:1: ['Lit ', give]

Cross references:

A. Proverbs 8:1: Proverbs 1:20; Proverbs 1:21; Proverbs 8:1-3; Proverbs 9:3; 1 Corinthians 1:24

B. Proverbs 8:2: Proverbs 9:3; Proverbs 9:14

C. Proverbs 8:3: Job 29:7

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