King James Version
Proverbs 1:21 in the King James Version says “She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 1 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,”
Proverbs 1:21 · KJV
So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.
Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: Wisdom: Heb. Wisdoms, that is, Excellent wisdom
She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“in the chief place”
H7218the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
“of concourse”
H1993to make a loud sound (like english 'hum'); by implication, to be in great commotion or tumult, to rage, war, moan, clamor
“She crieth”
H7121to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
“in the city”
H5892a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
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