The Excellence and Eternity of Wisdom

81 Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?

Other Translations of Proverbs 8:1

King James Version

The Excellence and Eternity of Wisdom

81 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?

English Standard Version

The Excellence and Eternity of Wisdom

81 Does not wisdom call? Does not understanding raise her voice?

The Message

The Excellence and Eternity of Wisdom

81 Do you hear Lady Wisdom calling? Can you hear Madame Insight raising her voice?

New King James Version

The Excellence and Eternity of Wisdom

81 Does not wisdom cry out, And understanding lift up her voice?

New Living Translation

The Excellence and Eternity of Wisdom

81 Listen as Wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 8:1

Commentary on Proverbs 8:1-11

(Read Proverbs 8:1-11)

The will of God is made known by the works of creation, and by the consciences of men, but more clearly by Moses and the prophets. The chief difficulty is to get men to attend to instruction. Yet attention to the words of Christ, will guide the most ignorant into saving knowledge of the truth. Where there is an understanding heart, and willingness to receive the truth in love, wisdom is valued above silver and gold.