Parallel Bible results for "proverbs 8:1-6"

Proverbs 8:1-6

1 Doesn't wisdom cry out? Doesn't understanding raise her voice?

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

2 On the top of high places by the way, Where the paths meet, she stands.

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

3 Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, At the entry doors, she cries aloud:

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

4 "To you men, I call! I send my voice to the sons of mankind.

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

5 You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.

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

6 Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.

6 Listen, for I have trustworthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right.

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