Proverbs 9:3
What does Proverbs 9:3 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 9:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000She hath sent forth her maidens; She crieth upon the highest places of the city:
KJV
King James Version · 1611She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901She hath sent forth her maidens; She crieth upon the highest places of the city:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949She has sent out her women-servants; her voice goes out to the highest places of the town, saying,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862She hath sent forth her damsels, She crieth on the tops of the high places of the city:
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752She hath sent her maids to invite to the tower, and to the walls of the city:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890she hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the summits of the high places of the city,
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 22:3
and sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the marriage feast: and they would not come.
- Luke 14:17
and he sent forth his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.
- Proverbs 1:20
Wisdom crieth aloud in the street; She uttereth her voice in the broad places;
- Psalms 68:11
The Lord giveth the word: The women that publish the tidings are a great host.
- Proverbs 9:14
And she sitteth at the door of her house, On a seat in the high places of the city,
- John 7:37
Now on the last day, the greatdayof the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me and drink.
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