Proverbs 8:2

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

Proverbs 8:2 in Other Translations

2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.

2 On the heights beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand;

2 On the hilltop along the road, she takes her stand at the crossroads.

2 She's taken her stand at First and Main, at the busiest intersection.

2 On the top of high places by the way, Where the paths meet, she standeth;

2 [Wisdom] takes its stand on high ground, by the wayside where the roads meet,

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

2 On the high roads along the way, she takes her place where the paths meet.

Proverbs 8:2 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 8:2

She standeth in the top of high places
To be both seen and heard, for which reason Christ went up into a mountain and preached, ( Matthew 5:1 ) ; by the way;
the roadside, to instruct and direct passengers as they go along, to show them the right way, and caution them against taking wrong ways; so did Christ, ( Matthew 16:6 ) ( 22:16 ) ; in the places of the paths;
or, "between the paths" ^F19; where more ways than one met together, and so difficult to know which was the right path to take; here Christ stands in the ministry of the word to direct, and says, "this is the way, walk ye in it", ( Isaiah 30:21 ) ; and as there are many ways which are proposed to men to walk in, some of open profaneness and impiety, and others that have a show of religion and devotion, but both lead men wrong; the ministers of Christ show, and he by them, the way of salvation, and how to avoid such as lead to destruction, ( Acts 16:17 ) .

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FOOTNOTES:

F19 (tbytn tyb) "in mediis semitis", V. L. "inter semitas", Tigurine version, Baynus; so some in Vatablus; "in mediis compitis", Schultens; to the Targum, Sept. and Arabic versions.

Proverbs 8:2 In-Context

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

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

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

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

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