Proverbs 8:3

3 by the gates leading into the city, at the entrances, she cries aloud:

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 Wisdom is calling! Understanding is raising her voice!
2 On the heights along the road, where the paths meet, she is standing;
3 by the gates leading into the city, at the entrances, she cries aloud:
4 "People, I am calling you, raising my voice to all mankind.
5 You who don't direct your lives, understand caution; as for you, you fools, get some common sense!
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.