Proverbs 8:4

Translations

Modern

“To you, O men, I call out, and my cry is to the sons of men.

Traditional

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

Literal

“To you, O men, do I call, and my voice is to the sons of man!

Latin

O viri, ad vos clamito, et vox mea ad filios hominum.

Interlinear

Hebrew

English

“To you, O men, I call out, and my cry is to the sons of men.

Notes

Proverbs 8:1–9:18

The first part of Proverbs reaches a peak when the son meets two women. Both invite the young man, and the reader, into a close relationship. The young man and the reader must choose between:

The woman named Wisdom, who represents God's true wisdom (Proverbs 8:1–9:6)
The woman named Folly (9:13–18), who represents worldly wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:18–2:16)

Both women's houses are on "the heights of the city" (Proverbs 9:3, 14), which suggests ancient temples. The choice is between the true God and false gods.

Related verses

Matthew 11:15
He who has ears, let him hear.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Psalm 50:1
A Psalm of Asaph. The Mighty One, God the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from where the sun rises to where it sets.
Psalm 49:1–3
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all inhabitants of the world,
Revelation 22:17
The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely.
2 Corinthians 5:19–20
…that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.
Colossians 1:23
…if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
Colossians 1:28
We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.
Titus 2:11–12
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
1 Timothy 2:4–6
…who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

Glossary

Proverbs, Book of Sons and Daughters of God

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Omniscience of Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to

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