4 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.
4 "To you, O people, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind.
4 "To you, O men, I call, and my cry is to the children of man.
4 "You - I'm talking to all of you, everyone out here on the streets!
4 "To you, O men, I call, And my voice is to the sons of men.
4 "I call to you, to all of you! I raise my voice to all people.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 8:4
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.