3 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
3 beside the gate leading into the city, at the entrance, she cries aloud:
3 beside the gates in front of the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud:
3 Right in the city square where the traffic is thickest, she shouts,
3 She cries out by the gates, at the entry of the city, At the entrance of the doors:
3 By the gates at the entrance to the town, on the road leading in, she cries aloud,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 8:3
Commentary on Proverbs 8:1-11
(Read Proverbs 8:1-11)
The will of God is made known by the works of creation, and by the consciences of men, but more clearly by Moses and the prophets. The chief difficulty is to get men to attend to instruction. Yet attention to the words of Christ, will guide the most ignorant into saving knowledge of the truth. Where there is an understanding heart, and willingness to receive the truth in love, wisdom is valued above silver and gold.