King James Version
Proverbs 8:1 in the King James Version says “Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 8 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?”
Proverbs 8:1 · KJV
Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
KJV Study — Public Domain
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“cry”
H7121to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
“and understanding”
H8394intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
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