Proverbs 8:1
What does Proverbs 8:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 8:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Doth not wisdom cry, And understanding put forth her voice?
KJV
King James Version · 1611Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Doth not wisdom cry, And understanding put forth her voice?
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Is not wisdom crying out, and the voice of knowledge sounding?
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Doth not wisdom call? And understanding give forth her voice?
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Doth not wisdom cry aloud, and prudence put forth her voice?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding give forth her voice?
Context
v.1This passage
v.2On the top of high places by the way, Where the paths meet, she standeth;
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 24:47
and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name unto all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
- Proverbs 9:1
Wisdom hath builded her house; She hath hewn out her seven pillars:
- Isaiah 49:1
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye peoples, from far: Jehovah hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name:
- Proverbs 1:20
Wisdom crieth aloud in the street; She uttereth her voice in the broad places;
- Matthew 3:3
For this is he that was spoken of through Isaiah the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ye ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight.
- Isaiah 55:1
Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
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