KJV ORIGINAL
Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Wisdom calls out in public; she raises her voice in the streets:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that wisdom isn't hidden away—it's actively calling out to people in everyday, public places where everyone can hear it.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, important announcements were made in public squares and busy streets where people gathered for commerce and social interaction. The personification of wisdom as a woman calling out reflects the Hebrew literary tradition of presenting abstract concepts as people, making them more relatable and memorable.
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