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Proverbs 8:2

What does Proverbs 8:2 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 8:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

On the top of high places by the way, Where the paths meet, she standeth;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

On the top of high places by the way, Where the paths meet, she standeth;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

At the top of the highways, at the meeting of the roads, she takes her place;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

At the head of high places by the way, Between the paths she hath stood,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Standing in the top of the highest places by the way, in the midst of the paths,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

On the top of high places by the way, at the cross-paths she taketh her stand.

Context

v.1Doth not wisdom cry, And understanding put forth her voice?

v.2This passage

v.3Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, At the coming in at the doors, she crieth aloud:

Cross references

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

  • Proverbs 9:3

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

  • Proverbs 9:14

    And she sitteth at the door of her house, On a seat in the high places of the city,

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