Proverbs 8:1

Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 8:1

BSB

Does not wisdom call out, and understanding raise her voice?

AKJV

Does not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?

CPDV

Does not wisdom call out, and prudence bestow her voice?

ERV

Doth not wisdom cry, and understanding put forth her voice?

NHEB

Doesn't wisdom cry out? Doesn't understanding raise her voice?

SMT

Shall not wisdom call, and understanding give her voice?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 8:1

DothnotwisdomH2451Noun Feminine cryH7121VerbandunderstandingH8394Noun MasculineputforthH5414VerbhervoiceH6963Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 8:1

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 8:1

Summary

Wisdom actively calls out to humanity

Event

Wisdom proclaims her presence

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC