Proverbs 1:20
What does Proverbs 1:20 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 1:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Wisdom crieth aloud in the street; She uttereth her voice in the broad places;
KJV
King James Version · 1611Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Wisdom crieth aloud in the street; She uttereth her voice in the broad places;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Wisdom is crying out in the street; her voice is loud in the open places;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Wisdom in an out-place crieth aloud, In broad places she giveth forth her voice,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Wisdom preacheth abroad, she uttereth her voice in the streets:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Wisdom crieth without; she raiseth her voice in the broadways;
Context
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?
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