Proverbs 8:4

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Rev 22:17 : 17 And the Spirit and the bride say,“Come!” And let the one who hears say:“Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wants it take the water of life free of charge.
  • Ps 49:1-3 : 1 For the music director, a psalm by the Korahites. Listen to this, all you nations! Pay attention, all you inhabitants of the world! 2 Pay attention, all you people, both rich and poor! 3 I will declare a wise saying; I will share my profound thoughts.
  • Ps 50:1 : 1 A psalm by Asaph. El, God, the LORD has spoken, and summoned the earth to come from the east and west.
  • Matt 11:15 : 15 The one who has ears had better listen!
  • John 3:16 : 16 For this is the way God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
  • 2 Cor 5:19-20 : 19 In other words, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting people’s trespasses against them, and he has given us the message of reconciliation. 20 Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making his plea through us. We plead with you on Christ’s behalf,“Be reconciled to God!”
  • Col 1:23 : 23 if indeed you remain in the faith, established and firm, without shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard. This gospel has also been preached in all creation under heaven, and I, Paul, have become its servant.
  • Col 1:28 : 28 We proclaim him by instructing and teaching all people with all wisdom so that we may present every person mature in Christ.
  • 1 Tim 2:4-6 : 4 since he wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one intermediary between God and humanity, Christ Jesus, himself human, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, revealing God’s purpose at his appointed time.
  • Titus 2:11-12 : 11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people. 12 It trains us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

Similar Verses (AI)

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

    2At the top of the prominent places along the way, at the intersection of the paths she has taken her stand;

    3beside the gates opening into the city, at the entrance of the doorways she cries out:

  • Prov 8:5-6
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    5You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment!

    6Listen, for I will speak excellent things, and my lips will utter what is right.

  • Job 34:2
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    2“Listen to my words, you wise men; hear me, you learned men.

  • Prov 7:24
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    24So now, sons, listen to me, and pay attention to the words I speak.

  • 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:

  • Job 34:16
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    16God Is Impartial and Omniscient“If you have understanding, listen to this, hear what I have to say.

  • Prov 1:23-24
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    23You should respond to my rebuke. Then I would pour out my thoughts to you; I would make my words known to you.

    24However, because I called but you refused to listen, because I stretched out my hand but no one was paying attention,

  • Prov 9:3-4
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    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,

  • Job 34:34
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    34Men of understanding say to me– any wise man listening to me says–

  • Ps 4:1-2
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    1For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David. When I call out, answer me, O God who vindicates me! Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer!

    2You men, how long will you try to turn my honor into shame? How long will you love what is worthless and search for what is deceptive?(Selah)

  • Mic 6:9
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    9Listen! The LORD is calling to the city! It is wise to respect your authority, O LORD! Listen, O nation, and those assembled in the city!

  • Prov 8:31-32
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    31rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth, and delighting in its people.

    32“So now, children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.

  • Job 5:1
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    1“Call now! Is there anyone who will answer you? To which of the holy ones will you turn?

  • Prov 9:15-16
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    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 2:2-3
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    2by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding,

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

  • Ps 17:6
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    6I call to you for you will answer me, O God. Listen to me! Hear what I say!

  • Prov 5:7
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    7So now, children, listen to me; do not turn aside from the words I speak.

  • Prov 4:1
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    1Admonition to Follow Righteousness and Avoid Wickedness Listen, children, to a father’s instruction, and pay attention so that you may gain discernment.

  • Prov 8:34
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    34Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching at my doors day by day, waiting beside my doorway.

  • Job 13:22
    68%

    22Then call, and I will answer, or I will speak, and you respond to me.

  • Isa 28:23
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    23Pay attention and listen to my message! Be attentive and listen to what I have to say!

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    1A well-written song by Asaph. Pay attention, my people, to my instruction! Listen to the words I speak!

  • Ps 141:1
    67%

    1A psalm of David. O LORD, I cry out to you. Come quickly to me! Pay attention to me when I cry out to you!

  • Job 14:15
    67%

    15You will call and I– I will answer you; you will long for the creature you have made.

  • Ps 5:2
    67%

    2Pay attention to my cry for help, my king and my God, for I am praying to you!

  • Ps 58:1
    67%

    1For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a prayer of David. Do you rulers really pronounce just decisions? Do you judge people fairly?

  • Job 42:4
    67%

    4You said,‘Pay attention, and I will speak; I will question you, and you will answer me.’

  • Eccl 3:18
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    18I also thought to myself,“It is for the sake of people, so God can clearly show them that they are like animals.

  • Song 8:13
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    13Epilogue: The Lover’s Request and His Beloved’s InvitationThe Lover to His Beloved: O you who stay in the gardens, my companions are listening attentively for your voice; let me be the one to hear it!

  • Job 17:10
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    10Anticipation of Death“But turn, all of you, and come now! I will not find a wise man among you.

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    67%

    56You heard my plea:“Do not close your ears to my cry for relief!”

  • Ps 94:8
    66%

    8Take notice of this, you ignorant people! You fools, when will you ever understand?

  • Ps 8:4
    66%

    4Of what importance is the human race, that you should notice them? Of what importance is mankind, that you should pay attention to them?

  • Isa 32:9
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    9The Lord Will Give True Security You complacent women, get up and listen to me! You carefree daughters, pay attention to what I say!

  • Job 38:3
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    3Get ready for a difficult task like a man; I will question you and you will inform me!

  • Job 21:4
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    4Is my complaint against a man? If so, why should I not be impatient?

  • Job 33:8
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    8Elihu Rejects Job’s Plea of Innocence“Indeed, you have said in my hearing(I heard the sound of the words!):

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

  • Ezek 11:4
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    4Therefore, prophesy against them! Prophesy, son of man!”