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.

חׇכְמָה wisdom H2451 · TWOT 647a

בִּינָה understanding H998 · TWOT 239b

דַּ֫עַת knowledge H1847 · TWOT 848c

קָנָה possessed H7069 · TWOT 2039

צֶ֫דֶק righteousness H6664 · TWOT 1879a

יִרְאָה fear (of Jehovah) H3374 · TWOT 907b

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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