Proverbs 1:21

21 on top of the wall[a] she cries out, at the city gate she makes her speech:

Proverbs 1:21 in Other Translations

KJV
21 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,
ESV
21 at the head of the noisy streets she cries out; at the entrance of the city gates she speaks:
NLT
21 She calls to the crowds along the main street, to those gathered in front of the city gate:
MSG
21 In the middle of the traffic she takes her stand. At the busiest corner she calls out:
CSB
21 She cries out above the commotion; she speaks at the entrance of the city gates:

Proverbs 1:21 In-Context

19 Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain; it takes away the life of those who get it.
20 Out in the open wisdom calls aloud, she raises her voice in the public square;
21 on top of the wall she cries out, at the city gate she makes her speech:
22 “How long will you who are simple love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?
23 Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you, I will make known to you my teachings.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Septuagint; Hebrew "/ at noisy street corners"
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