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Proverbs 1:21 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 1 · verse 21
She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,Proverbs 1:21 · King James Version
Proverbs 1:21 in context
19So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.
20Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:
21She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,
22How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
23Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- concoursehâmâhto make a loud soundH1993 →
- openingspethachan openingH6607 →
- utterethʼâmarto sayH559 →
- criethqârâʼto call out toH7121 →
- placerôʼshthe head , whether literal or figurativeH7218 →
- gatesshaʻaran openingH8179 →
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Solomon, having shown how dangerous it is to hearken to the temptations of Satan, here shows how dangerous it is not to hearken to the calls of God, which we shall for ever rue the neglect of. Observe, I. By whom God calls to us - by wisdom. It is wisdom that crieth without.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 20-33