Proverbs 8:3
What does Proverbs 8:3 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 8:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, At the coming in at the doors, she crieth aloud:
KJV
King James Version · 1611She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, At the coming in at the doors, she crieth aloud:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Where the roads go into the town her cry goes out, at the doorways her voice is loud:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862At the side of the gates, at the mouth of the city, The entrance of the openings, she crieth aloud,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Beside the gates of the city, in the very doors she speaketh, saying:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors, she crieth aloud.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 5:20
Go ye, and stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this Life.
- Matthew 22:9
Go ye therefore unto the partings of the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage feast.
- John 18:20
Jesus answered him, I have spoken openly to the world; I ever taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where all the Jews come together; and in secret spake I nothing.
- Luke 14:21
And the servant came, and told his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor and maimed and blind and lame.
- Job 29:7
When I went forth to the gate unto the city, When I prepared my seat in the street,
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Proverbs 8
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Proverbs 8.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About the Wisdom of God
Understanding God’s wisdom reveals His perfect plan and our place within it, guiding us to live wisely.
Topic
Bible Verses About Pride
Pride is a deep-seated human failing that God consistently opposes, yet it has devastating consequences for those who embrace it.
Topic
Bible Verses About Adultery
Adultery, a grave sin against God and marriage, represents a betrayal of trust and a violation of sacred vows.
What the Bible says about…
Verses for this moment
Verses for
Bible Verses for Anxiety Before a Job Interview
Quiet your nerves and walk in with steady steps — six verses to pray on the way.
Verses for
Bible Verses for When You Can't Sleep Because of Anxious Thoughts
Verses to read in bed when your mind won't stop.
Verses for
Bible Verses for Fear of Failure
When the fear of failing is louder than the dream — verses to keep moving.