Proverbs 8:1

KJV1611 – Modern English

Does not wisdom cry out, and understanding raise her voice?

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  • Rom 15:18-21 : 18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ has not accomplished through me, in making the Gentiles obedient by word and deed, 19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so from Jerusalem and all around to Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. 20 Yes, I have made it my aim to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build on another man's foundation: 21 But as it is written, Those who have not been told of him shall see, and those who have not heard shall understand.
  • Prov 1:20-21 : 20 Wisdom cries out outside; she raises her voice in the streets; 21 She cries out in the chief places of concourse, at the openings of the gates; she speaks her words in the city, saying,
  • Prov 9:1-3 : 1 Wisdom has built her house, she has carved out her seven pillars: 2 She has slaughtered her beasts; she has mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maidens: she cries out on the highest places of the city,
  • Isa 49:1-6 : 1 Listen to me, O islands; and hear me, you people from afar; The LORD has called me from the womb; from my mother's body he has made mention of my name. 2 And he has made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand he has hidden me, and made me a polished arrow; in his quiver he has hidden me; 3 And said to me, You are my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified. 4 Then I said, I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength for nothing and in vain: yet surely my judgment is with the LORD, and my work with my God. 5 And now, says the LORD who formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel is not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, and my God shall be my strength. 6 And he said, It is a light thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give you as a light to the Gentiles, that you may be my salvation to the end of the earth.
  • Isa 55:1-3 : 1 Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2 Why do you spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in abundance. 3 Incline your ear, and come to me. Hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, the sure mercies of David.
  • Matt 3:3 : 3 For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
  • Matt 4:17 : 17 From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
  • Matt 28:19-20 : 19 Go therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, 20 Teaching them to observe all things I have commanded you; and, lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.
  • Mark 13:10 : 10 And the gospel must first be published among all nations.
  • Mark 16:15-16 : 15 And he said to them, Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believes and is baptized shall be saved; but he that does not believe shall be condemned.
  • Luke 24:47 : 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
  • John 7:37 : 37 On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.
  • Acts 1:8 : 8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
  • Acts 22:21 : 21 And he said to me, Depart, for I will send you far away to the Gentiles.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 8:2-6
    5 verses
    87%

    2She stands on the top of high places, by the way where the paths meet.

    3She cries at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the entrance of the doors.

    4To you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of men.

    5O simple ones, understand wisdom; and you fools, be of an understanding heart.

    6Hear, for I will speak of excellent things; and from the opening of my lips will come right things.

  • Prov 1:20-21
    2 verses
    85%

    20Wisdom cries out outside; she raises her voice in the streets;

    21She cries out in the chief places of concourse, at the openings of the gates; she speaks her words in the city, saying,

  • Job 28:12
    80%

    12But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?

  • Job 28:20
    79%

    20From where then comes wisdom? And where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 2:2-4
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    2So that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding;

    3Yes, if you cry out for knowledge, and lift up your voice for understanding;

    4If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures;

  • Prov 8:11-12
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    11For wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired cannot compare to it.

    12I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

  • Prov 8:14
    75%

    14Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom; I am understanding, I have strength.

  • Job 15:8
    74%

    8Have you heard the secret counsel of God? And do you limit wisdom to yourself?

  • Prov 9:3-4
    2 verses
    74%

    3She has sent out her maidens: she cries out on the highest places of the city,

    4Whoever is simple, let him turn in here: as for him who lacks understanding, she says to him,

  • Prov 1:2-3
    2 verses
    74%

    2To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;

    3To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;

  • Prov 4:7-8
    2 verses
    74%

    7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all your getting, get understanding.

    8Exalt her, and she will promote you: she will bring you to honor, when you embrace her.

  • Prov 9:13-16
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    73%

    13A foolish woman is loud: she is simple, and knows nothing.

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

    15To call those who pass by who go straight on their ways:

    16Whoever is simple, let him turn in here: and as for him who lacks understanding, she says to him,

  • Prov 9:1
    73%

    1Wisdom has built her house, she has carved out her seven pillars:

  • Prov 2:6
    72%

    6For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 5:1
    72%

    1My son, attend to my wisdom, and incline your ear to my understanding:

  • Eccl 8:1
    72%

    1Who is like the wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face shine, and the sternness of his face shall be changed.

  • Job 38:36
    71%

    36Who has put wisdom in the inward parts? Or who has given understanding to the heart?

  • Job 34:16
    71%

    16If now you have understanding, hear this; listen to the voice of my words.

  • Prov 7:4
    71%

    4Say to wisdom, You are my sister, and call understanding your kinswoman.

  • Prov 19:8
    71%

    8He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding shall find good.

  • Prov 4:5
    70%

    5Get wisdom, get understanding: do not forget it; neither turn away from the words of my mouth.

  • Prov 14:8
    70%

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Eccl 9:16
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    16Then I said, Wisdom is better than strength; nevertheless, the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

  • Job 8:8
    70%

    8For inquire, I pray you, of the former age, and prepare yourself to the search of their fathers:

  • Prov 3:13-14
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    13Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that gains understanding.

    14For its merchandise is better than the merchandise of silver, and its gain than fine gold.

  • Prov 3:19
    70%

    19The LORD by wisdom has founded the earth; by understanding he has established the heavens.

  • Prov 1:5-6
    2 verses
    70%

    5A wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel;

    6To understand a proverb and the interpretation, the words of the wise and their riddles.

  • Prov 2:10
    69%

    10When wisdom enters your heart and knowledge is pleasant to your soul;

  • Prov 18:15
    69%

    15The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Job 12:12
    69%

    12With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.

  • Prov 7:8
    69%

    8Passing through the street near her corner, and he went the way to her house,

  • Prov 8:34
    69%

    34Blessed is the one who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.

  • Eccl 7:25
    69%

    25I applied my heart to know, to search, and to seek out wisdom and the reason of things, and to know the wickedness of folly, even foolishness and madness.

  • Job 28:28
    69%

    28And to man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.'