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Proverbs 1:21
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Proverbs 1:21
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on top of the wall
[a]
she cries out, at the city gate she makes her speech:
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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.
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[a].
Septuagint; Hebrew "/ at noisy street corners"
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