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,
In context
18 And they lay wait for their own blood; They lurk privily for their own lives. 19 So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; Which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.
20 Wisdom crieth without; She uttereth her voice in the streets: 21 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: In the city she uttereth her words, saying, 22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And the scorners delight in their scorning, And fools hate knowledge? 23 Turn you at my reproof: Behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
24 Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 1:21 in the NIV
on top of the wall she cries out, at the city gate she makes her speech:
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 1:21 in the ESV
at the head of the noisy streets she cries out; at the entrance of the city gates she speaks: