Proverbs 1:20

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Wisdom cries aloud in the streets; in the public squares, she raises her voice.

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  • Prov 9:3 : 3 She has sent out her maidens; she calls out from the highest points of the city,
  • John 7:37 : 37 On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and cried out, 'If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink.'
  • 1 Cor 1:24 : 24 But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.
  • 1 Cor 1:30 : 30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
  • Col 2:3 : 3 In him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
  • Matt 13:54 : 54 Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. They asked, "Where did this man get such wisdom and these miraculous powers?"
  • Luke 11:49 : 49 Because of this, the wisdom of God said, 'I will send them prophets and apostles; some they will kill, and others they will persecute.'
  • Prov 8:1-5 : 1 Does not wisdom call out? And does not understanding raise her voice? 2 On the heights along the way, at the crossroads, she takes her stand. 3 Beside the gates leading into the city, at the entrances, she cries out. 4 To you, O men, I call out, and my voice is to the people of humankind. 5 Understand prudence, you simple ones; and you fools, gain a discerning heart.

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  • Prov 1:21-22
    2 verses
    92%

    21At the head of the noisy streets, she calls out; at the city gates, she makes her speech.

    22How long, simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?

  • Prov 8:1-4
    4 verses
    85%

    1Does not wisdom call out? And does not understanding raise her voice?

    2On the heights along the way, at the crossroads, she takes her stand.

    3Beside the gates leading into the city, at the entrances, she cries out.

    4To you, O men, I call out, and my voice is to the people of humankind.

  • Prov 9:3-4
    2 verses
    77%

    3She has sent out her maidens; she calls out from the highest points of the city,

    4"Whoever is simple, let them turn in here! To those who lack understanding, she says:

  • Prov 7:11-12
    2 verses
    75%

    11She is loud and rebellious; her feet do not stay at home.

    12Now in the street, now in the squares, at every corner, she lurks.

  • Prov 9:13-16
    4 verses
    74%

    13The woman named Folly is loud; she is naive and knows nothing.

    14She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,

    15calling out to those who pass by, who go straight on their way,

    16"Whoever is simple, let them turn in here! To those who lack understanding, she says:

  • Prov 8:11-12
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    73%

    11For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.

    12I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I possess knowledge and discretion.

  • Ps 55:10-11
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    73%

    10Confuse, O Lord, and divide their speech, for I have seen violence and strife in the city.

    11Day and night they surround it on its walls, and trouble and wickedness are within it.

  • Prov 2:3
    73%

    3if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,

  • Job 28:20
    73%

    20But where does wisdom come from, and where is the place of understanding?

  • Job 28:12
    72%

    12But where can wisdom be found, and where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 24:7
    72%

    7Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth.

  • Eccl 9:16-18
    3 verses
    71%

    16So I said, 'Wisdom is better than strength.' But the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.

    17The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler among fools.

    18Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.

  • Prov 9:1
    71%

    1Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars.

  • Prov 4:7
    71%

    7Wisdom is supreme—acquire wisdom. Though it costs you all you have, gain understanding.

  • Eccl 7:19
    71%

    19Wisdom makes a wise person stronger than ten rulers in a city.

  • 1 Cor 1:20
    71%

    20Where is the wise person? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made the wisdom of the world foolish?

  • Prov 3:14
    70%

    14For the profit from wisdom is better than the profit from silver, and her gain than fine gold.

  • Prov 1:19
    70%

    19Such are the ways of everyone who gains unjust profit; it takes away the life of its owners.

  • Eccl 1:18
    70%

    18For with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge, the more grief.

  • Mic 6:9
    69%

    9The voice of the Lord calls to the city (and wisdom fears Your name): 'Hear the rod and the One who appointed it.'

  • Prov 1:2-3
    2 verses
    69%

    2To know wisdom and discipline, to understand words of insight,

    3To receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity,

  • 2 Sam 20:16
    69%

    16a wise woman called out from the city, "Listen! Listen! Tell Joab to come here so I can speak to him."

  • Prov 2:6
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    6For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 4:5
    68%

    5Acquire wisdom; acquire understanding. Do not forget or turn away from the words of my mouth.

  • Prov 1:5
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    5Let the wise hear and increase their learning, and the one who understands gain guidance,

  • Jer 6:7
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    7As a well keeps its water fresh, so she keeps her wickedness fresh. Violence and destruction are heard within her; continually before me, there are sickness and wounds.

  • Prov 14:33
    68%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, but it becomes known even among fools.

  • Prov 31:26
    68%

    26She opens her mouth with wisdom, and instruction of kindness is on her tongue.

  • Prov 7:8
    68%

    8Passing through the street near her corner, he took the path to her house.

  • Prov 3:17
    68%

    17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

  • Job 29:7
    68%

    7When I went out to the city gate, and took my seat in the public square,

  • Prov 8:14
    68%

    14Counsel and wisdom belong to me; I have understanding and strength.

  • Prov 21:22
    68%

    22A wise person ascends the city of warriors and brings down the fortress in which they trust.

  • Job 24:12
    68%

    12From the city, the dying groan, and the life of the wounded cries out, but God does not regard their folly.

  • Prov 8:34
    68%

    34Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the doorposts of my entrances.

  • Prov 21:13
    68%

    13Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered.