God’s Word Translation
Proverbs 1:21
21At the corners of noisy streets she calls out. At the entrances to the city she speaks her words,
Proverbs 1:21 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,
- New International Version (NIV)on top of the wall she cries out, at the city gate she makes her speech:
- English Standard Version (ESV)at the head of the noisy streets she cries out; at the entrance of the city gates she speaks:
- New King James Version (NKJV)She cries out in the chief concourses, At the openings of the gates in the city She speaks her words:
Context of Proverbs 1:21
19This is what happens to everyone who is greedy for unjust gain. Greed takes away his life. 20Wisdom sings her song in the streets. In the public squares she raises her voice. At the corners of noisy streets she calls out. At the entrances to the city she speaks her words, 22“How long will you gullible people love being so gullible? How long will you mockers find joy in your mocking? How long will you fools hate knowledge? 23“Turn to me when I warn you. I will generously pour out my spirit for you. I will make my words known to you.
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בְּרֹ֥אשׁ הֹמִיּ֗וֹת תִּ֫קְרָ֥א בְּפִתְחֵ֖י שְׁעָרִ֥ים בָּעִ֗יר אֲמָרֶ֥יהָ תֹאמֵֽר׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- She criethקָרָאqârâ' · to call: call outH7121
- in the chief placeרֹאשׁrô'sh · head: topH7218
- of concourseהָמָהhâmâh · to roarH1993
- in the openingsפֶּ֫תַחpethach · entranceH6607
- of the gatesשַׁ֫עַרsha‛ar · gateH8179
- in the cityעִיר‛îyr ‛âr ‛âyar · cityH5892
- she utterethאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
- her wordsאֵמֶר'êmer · wordH561
Cross-references for Proverbs 1:21
- Proverbs 9:3She has sent out her servant girls. She calls from the highest places in the city,
- Matthew 10:27Tell in the daylight what I say to you in the dark. Shout from the housetops what you hear whispered.
- Matthew 13:2The crowd that gathered around him was so large that he got into a boat. He sat in the boat while the entire crowd stood on the shore.
- John 18:20Jesus answered him, “I have spoken publicly for everyone to hear. I have always taught in synagogues or in the temple courtyard, where all the Jews gather. I haven’t said anything in secret.
- Acts 5:20The angel told them, “Stand in the temple courtyard, and tell the people everything about life ⌞in Christ⌟.”
Commentaries on Proverbs 1:21
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 20-33Verses 20-33 Solomon, having showed how dangerous it is to hearken to the temptations of Satan, here declares how dangerous it is not to hearken to the calls of God. Christ himself is Wisdom, is Wisdoms. Three sorts of persons are here called by Him: 1. Simple ones. Sinners are fond of their simple notions of good and evil, their simple prejudices against the ways of God, and flatter themselves in their wickedness. 2. Scorners. Proud, jovial people, that…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 20-33The author describes wisdom as a woman. In Hebrew, the word for wisdom, khokmah, is grammatically feminine. The author encourages his son to embrace wisdom (see Proverbs 3:18; 8:1–9:6).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 20-3320-33. Some interpreters regard this address as the language of the Son of God under the name of Wisdom (compare Lu 11:49). Others think that wisdom, as the divine attribute specially employed in acts of counsel and admonition, is here personified, and represents God. In either case the address is a most solemn and divine admonition, whose matter and spirit are eminently evangelical and impressive (see on Pr 8:1). Wisdom--literally, "Wisdoms," the plural…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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