Proverbs 8:2

She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 8:2

BSB
On the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads she takes her stand.
AKJV
She stands in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
CPDV
At the summits and the tops of exalted places, standing above the ways, in the midst of the paths,
ERV
In the top of high places by the way, where the paths meet, she standeth;
NHEB
On the top of high places by the way, where the paths meet, she stands.
SMT
She stood upon the head of the heights, upon the way of the house of the beaten paths.

Commentary for Proverbs 8:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 8:2
Summary
Wisdom occupies prominent public positions
Place
High places
Event
Wisdom stands in public view
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
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