Proverbs 1:21
on top of the wall she cries out, at the city gate she makes her speech:
In context
18 These men lie in wait for their own blood; they ambush only themselves! 19 Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain; it takes away the life of those who get it.
20 Out in the open wisdom calls aloud, she raises her voice in the public square; 21 on top of the wall she cries out, at the city gate she makes her speech: 22 “How long will you who are simple love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge? 23 Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you, I will make known to you my teachings.
24 But since you refuse to listen when I call and no one pays attention when I stretch out my hand,
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 1:21 in the KJV
She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: In the city she uttereth her words, saying,
- 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: