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

Proverbs 8:1-6

1 Doth not wisdom cry out, and understanding put forth her voice?

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

2 She standeth at the top of high places, by the wayside where the paths meet.

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

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

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

4 "Unto you, O men, I call, and my voice is to the sons of man.

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

5 O ye simple, understand wisdom; and ye fools, be ye 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 of excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall be of right things;

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