Devine Scripture

Proverbs 1:20

Proverbs chapter 1 · verse 20 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Wisdom crieth aloud in the street; She uttereth her voice in the broad places;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Wisdom crieth aloud in the street; She uttereth her voice in the broad places;

Context

v.19So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; It taketh away the life of the owners thereof.

v.20This passage

v.21She crieth in the chief place of concourse; At the entrance of the gates, In the city, she uttereth her words:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Colossians 2:3

    in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden.

  • Luke 11:49

    Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send unto them prophets and apostles; and some of them they shall kill and persecute;

  • 1 Corinthians 1:24

    but unto them that are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

  • 1 Corinthians 1:30

    But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made unto us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:

  • Proverbs 9:3

    She hath sent forth her maidens; She crieth upon the highest places of the city:

  • Matthew 13:54

    And coming into his own country he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?