Proverbs 1:21
“Shee crieth in the chiefe place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she vttereth her words, saying,”
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Proverbs 1:21 Context
19So are the waies of euery one that is greedie of gaine: which taketh away the life of the owners thereof. 20¶ Wisedome crieth without, she vttereth her voice in the streets: 21Shee crieth in the chiefe place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she vttereth her words, saying, 22How long, ye simple ones, will ye loue simplicitie? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fooles hate knowledge? 23Turne you at my reproofe: behold, I will powre out my spirit vnto you, I will make knowen my wordes vnto you.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 1:21
She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, [saying],
- King James Version
At the head of the noisy {streets} she cries out; At the entrance of the gates in the city she utters her sayings:
- New American Standard Version (1995)
She crieth in the chief place of concourse; At the entrance of the gates, In the city, she uttereth her words:
- American Standard Version (1901)
Her words are sounding in the meeting-places, and in the doorways of the town:
- Basic English Bible
she calleth in the chief [place] of concourse, in the entry of the gates; in the city she uttereth her words:
- Darby Bible
She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,
- Webster's Bible
She calls at the head of noisy places. At the entrance of the city gates, she utters her words:
- World English Bible
At the head of the multitudes she calleth, In the openings of the gates, In the city her sayings she saith:
- Youngs Literal Bible
She calleth at the head of the noisy streets, at the entrances of the gates, in the city, she uttereth her words:
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 1:21
1:21 Gates - Where magistrates sit in judgment, and people are assembled. The city - Not only in the gate, but in every part of the city.