Proverbs 8:2

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

At the top of the prominent places along the way, at the intersection of the paths she has taken her stand;

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 9:3 : 3 She has sent out her female servants; she calls out on the highest places of the city.
  • Prov 9:14 : 14 And she has sat down at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city,

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 8:1
    87%

    1The Appeal of Wisdom Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?

  • Prov 1:20-21
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    20Warning Against Disregarding Wisdom Wisdom calls out in the street, she shouts loudly in the plazas;

    21at the head of the noisy streets she calls, in the entrances of the gates in the city she utters her words:

  • Prov 8:3-4
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    3beside the gates opening into the city, at the entrance of the doorways she cries out:

    4“To you, O people, I call out, and my voice calls to all mankind.

  • Prov 9:13-16
    4 verses
    82%

    13The woman called Folly is brash, she is naive and does not know anything.

    14And she has sat down at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city,

    15calling out to those who are passing by her in the way, who go straight on their way.

    16“Whoever is naive, let him turn in here,” To those who lack understanding she has said,

  • Prov 9:1-4
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    80%

    1The Consequences of Accepting Wisdom or Folly Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out its seven pillars.

    2She has prepared her meat, she has mixed her wine; she also has arranged her table.

    3She has sent out her female servants; she calls out on the highest places of the city.

    4“Whoever is naive, let him turn in here,” To those who lack understanding, she has said,

  • Prov 7:10-12
    3 verses
    78%

    10Suddenly a woman came out to meet him! She was dressed like a prostitute and with secret intent.

    11(She is loud and rebellious, she does not remain at home–

    12at one time outside, at another in the wide plazas, and by every corner she lies in wait.)

  • Prov 8:11-12
    2 verses
    75%

    11For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

    12“I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.

  • Prov 3:14-18
    5 verses
    75%

    14For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.

    15She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.

    16Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

    17Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.

    18She is like a tree of life to those who grasp onto her, and everyone who takes hold of her will be blessed.

  • Prov 7:8
    74%

    8He was passing by the street near her corner, making his way along the road to her house

  • Prov 4:6-9
    4 verses
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    6Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will guard you.

    7Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

    8Esteem her highly and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her.

    9She will place a fair garland on your head; she will bestow a beautiful crown on you.”

  • Job 28:12
    74%

    12No Price Can Buy Wisdom“But wisdom– where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 5:5-6
    2 verses
    73%

    5Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave.

    6Lest she should make level the path leading to life, her paths have wandered, but she is not able to discern it.

  • Job 28:20
    73%

    20God Alone Has Wisdom“But wisdom– where does it come from? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 7:25
    73%

    25Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways– do not wander into her pathways;

  • Job 39:28
    72%

    28It lives on a rock and spends the night there, on a rocky crag and a fortress.

  • Prov 8:34
    71%

    34Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching at my doors day by day, waiting beside my doorway.

  • Prov 8:20
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    20I walk in the path of righteousness, in the pathway of justice,

  • Prov 8:14
    71%

    14Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.

  • Prov 2:18
    71%

    18For she has set her house by death, and her paths by the place of the departed spirits.

  • Prov 5:8
    71%

    8Keep yourself far from her, and do not go near the door of her house,

  • Prov 2:20
    70%

    20So you will walk in the way of good people, and will keep on the paths of the righteous.

  • Prov 2:9
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    9Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity– every good way.

  • Prov 2:3-4
    2 verses
    70%

    3indeed, if you call out for discernment– shout loudly for understanding–

    4if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure,

  • Prov 31:31
    69%

    31Give her credit for what she has accomplished, and let her works praise her in the city gates.

  • Job 29:7
    69%

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

  • Ezek 16:31
    68%

    31When you built your chamber at the head of every street and put up your pavilion in every public square, you were not like a prostitute, because you scoffed at payment.

  • Prov 31:26
    68%

    26She has opened her mouth with wisdom, with loving instruction on her tongue.

  • Prov 7:4
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    4Say to wisdom,“You are my sister,” and call understanding a close relative,

  • Prov 7:6
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    6For at the window of my house through my window lattice I looked out

  • Song 1:8
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    8The Lover to His Beloved: If you do not know, O most beautiful of women, simply follow the tracks of my flock, and pasture your little lambs beside the tents of the shepherds.