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Proverbs 1:20 · KJV

"Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:"

King James Version

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Passage Context

18And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives.
19So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.
20Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:
21She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,
22How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you that wisdom 'cries out'?

2

How do you respond to opportunities for wisdom in your surroundings?

3

When have you felt wisdom reaching out to you in a crowded place?

Life Application

openness

Be open to the voices of wisdom around you, whether in conversations or teachings. Actively seek out knowledge.

community

Engage in community discussions that promote wisdom and understanding among peers.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Jesus often spoke publicly, calling people to wisdom and understanding, similar to the personification of wisdom in this verse.

See also: Matthew 11:28

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