Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version At the highest point along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand; New Living Translation On the hilltop along the road, she takes her stand at the crossroads. English Standard Version On the heights beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand; Berean Standard Bible On the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads she takes her stand. King James Bible She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. New King James Version She takes her stand on the top of the high hill, Beside the way, where the paths meet. New American Standard Bible On top of the heights beside the way, Where the paths meet, she takes her stand; NASB 1995 On top of the heights beside the way, Where the paths meet, she takes her stand; NASB 1977 On top of the heights beside the way, Where the paths meet, she takes her stand; Legacy Standard Bible At the top of the heights upon the way, Where the pathways meet, she takes her stand; Amplified Bible On the top of the heights beside the way, Where the paths meet, wisdom takes her stand; Christian Standard Bible At the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads, she takes her stand. Holman Christian Standard Bible At the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads, she takes her stand. American Standard Version On the top of high places by the way, Where the paths meet, she standeth; Contemporary English Version as she stands at the crossroads and on every hill. English Revised Version In the top of high places by the way, where the paths meet, she standeth; GOD'S WORD® Translation [Wisdom] takes its stand on high ground, by the wayside where the roads meet, Good News Translation On the hilltops near the road and at the crossroads she stands. International Standard Version On top of the highest places along the road she stands where the roads meet. Majority Standard Bible On the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads she takes her stand. NET Bible At the top of the elevated places along the way, at the intersection of the paths she takes her stand; New Heart English Bible On the top of high places by the way, where the paths meet, she stands. Webster's Bible Translation She standeth on the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. World English Bible On the top of high places by the way, where the paths meet, she stands. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAt the head of high places by the way, "" She has stood between the paths, Young's Literal Translation At the head of high places by the way, Between the paths she hath stood, Smith's Literal Translation She stood upon the head of the heights, upon the way of the house of the beaten paths. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleStanding in the top of the highest places by the way, in the midst of the paths. Catholic Public Domain Version At the summits and the tops of exalted places, standing above the ways, in the midst of the paths, New American Bible On the top of the heights along the road, at the crossroads she takes her stand; New Revised Standard Version On the heights, beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor wisdom is on the top of high places, she stands between the ways and by the paths. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For on top of the high places is wisdom; between the roads and upon the side of the paths she stands. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In the top of high places by the way, Where the paths meet, she standeth; Brenton Septuagint Translation For she is on lofty eminences, and stands in the midst of the ways. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Excellence of Wisdom1Does not wisdom call out, and understanding raise her voice? 2On the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads she takes her stand. 3Beside the gates to the city, at the entrances she cries out:… Cross References Proverbs 1:20-21 Wisdom calls out in the street, she lifts her voice in the square; / in the main concourse she cries aloud, at the city gates she makes her speech: Proverbs 9:3 She has sent out her maidservants; she calls out from the heights of the city. Proverbs 9:14 She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the heights of the city, Proverbs 1:5 let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel Proverbs 2:2-3 if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, / if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, Proverbs 4:5-7 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them. / Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you. / Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. Proverbs 3:13-18 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ... Proverbs 7:4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding your kinsman, Proverbs 14:6 A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. Proverbs 16:16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. Matthew 7:24-27 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ... Luke 11:49 Because of this, the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and others they will persecute.’ 1 Corinthians 1:24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. Colossians 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Treasury of Scripture She stands in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. Jump to Previous Head Heights High Highways Meet Meeting Paths Places Roads Stand Standeth Stands Stood Top WayJump to Next Head Heights High Highways Meet Meeting Paths Places Roads Stand Standeth Stands Stood Top WayProverbs 8 1. the fame6. and evidence of wisdom 10. The excellence 12. the nature 15. the power 18. the riches 22. and the eternity of wisdom 32. Wisdom is to be desired for the blessedness it brings On the heights overlooking the road This phrase suggests a position of visibility and prominence. In ancient times, high places were often associated with worship and significant announcements. Wisdom, personified here, is depicted as being in a place where she can be easily seen and heard, emphasizing her accessibility and the importance of her message. The imagery of heights also conveys authority and perspective, suggesting that wisdom offers a vantage point that provides clarity and insight. This can be connected to the biblical theme of God’s wisdom being higher than human understanding, as seen in Isaiah 55:9. at the crossroads she takes her stand Persons / Places / Events 1. Wisdom (Personified)In Proverbs 8, wisdom is personified as a woman calling out to people. This personification is a literary device used to convey the importance and accessibility of wisdom to all who seek it. 2. Heights Overlooking the Road (Place) This refers to elevated places where wisdom is prominently positioned, symbolizing visibility and the importance of seeking wisdom from a vantage point that offers clarity and perspective. 3. Crossroads (Place/Event) Crossroads symbolize decision points in life where individuals must choose their path. Wisdom positions herself at these critical junctures, offering guidance and direction. Teaching Points The Accessibility of WisdomWisdom is not hidden or exclusive; it is available to all who seek it. Just as wisdom stands at the crossroads, God’s guidance is available at every decision point in our lives. The Importance of Seeking Wisdom Actively seek wisdom in your daily life. Make it a priority to listen to God’s voice through prayer, scripture, and wise counsel. Decision-Making with Wisdom At every crossroads, consider the long-term consequences of your choices. Seek God’s wisdom to guide you in making decisions that align with His will. Wisdom’s Visibility and Clarity Wisdom is positioned in places of visibility, suggesting that God’s truth is clear and evident. Trust in the clarity of God’s word to guide you through life’s complexities. Responding to Wisdom’s Call Be attentive and responsive to the call of wisdom. Ignoring wisdom can lead to folly and regret, while embracing it leads to life and understanding.(2) She standeth in the top of high places.--i.e., in the higher parts of the city, where her voice will best be heard. By the way . . .--She goes everywhere where she may find the greatest concourse of people, "God not being willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance" (2Peter 3:9). So the apostles made large centres of population such as Antioch, Ephesus, or Corinth, the headquarters of their missionary enterprise. Verse 2. - She standeth in the top of high places, by the way. She takes her stand, not in thievish corners of the streets, like the harlot, but in the most open and elevated parts of the city, where she may be best seen and heard by all who pass by (see Proverbs 1:21, and note there). In the places of the paths; i.e. where many paths converge, and where people meet from different quarters.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew On the heightsבְּרֹאשׁ־ (bə·rōš-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7218: The head overlooking עֲלֵי־ (‘ă·lê-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the road, דָ֑רֶךְ (ḏā·reḵ) Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action at the crossroads בֵּ֖ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house she takes her stand. נִצָּֽבָה׃ (niṣ·ṣā·ḇāh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5324: To take one's stand, stand Links Proverbs 8:2 NIVProverbs 8:2 NLT Proverbs 8:2 ESV Proverbs 8:2 NASB Proverbs 8:2 KJV Proverbs 8:2 BibleApps.com Proverbs 8:2 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 8:2 Chinese Bible Proverbs 8:2 French Bible Proverbs 8:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 8:2 On the top of high places (Prov. Pro Pr) |
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