Proverbs 8

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 8 of 31

¹ Does not Wisdom call? And does not understanding speak?

² She stands at the head of high places, on the way between the paths,

³ at the side of the gates; at the mouth of the city, at the doors, she cries.

⁴ I call to you, O men, and My voice is to the sons of men.

Chapter Summary

The fame and evidence of Wisdom. The excellency, the nature, the power, the riches, and the eternity of Christ.

עָפְר֥וֹת dry earth H6083 · TWOT 1664a

חֹמֵ֣ס treat violently H2554 · TWOT 678

רָ֝צ֗וֹן goodwill H7522 · TWOT 2207a

נְגִידִ֣ים leader H5057 · TWOT 1289b

קֶ֖דֶם front H6924 · TWOT 1988a

Wisdom's Call at the Gates

Wisdom stands at the high places, crossroads, and city gates, calling out to men with words of truth and righteousness.

Wisdom's Role in Creation

Wisdom describes being possessed by Jehovah before His works, acting as a master workman at His side during the creation of the heavens and earth.

Wisdom's Call at the Gates

Wisdom stands at the high places, crossroads, and city gates, calling out to men with words of truth and righteousness.

Proverbs 8:1-11

Wisdom's Role in Creation

Wisdom describes being possessed by Jehovah before His works, acting as a master workman at His side during the creation of the heavens and earth.

Proverbs 8:22-31

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