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

Proverbs 8:1-6

1 Doesn't Wisdom call out? Doesn't Understanding make her voice heard?

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

2 At the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads, she takes her stand.

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

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

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

4 "People, I call out to you; my cry is to mankind.

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

5 Learn to be shrewd, you who are inexperienced; develop common sense, you who are foolish.

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

6 Listen, for I speak of noble things, and what my lips say is right.

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