KJV ORIGINAL
Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Doesn't wisdom call out? Doesn't understanding raise her voice?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that wisdom is actively trying to get our attention, calling out to anyone who will listen.
📚 Historical Context
This verse begins a famous passage in Proverbs where wisdom is personified as a woman calling out in public places. In ancient Hebrew culture, important announcements were made by calling out in marketplaces and city gates where people gathered. The author uses this familiar image to show how wisdom actively seeks people rather than hiding away.
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