She standeth in the top of high places Where she may be best seen and heard; not in corners, and in the dark, as the harlot did; by the way in the places of the paths Where many paths meet, where there is a great concourse, and where travellers may need direction. She crieth at the gates The places of judgment, and of the confluence of the people; at the entry of the city To invite passengers at their first coming, and to conduct them to her house; at the coming in of the doors Namely, of her house, as the harlot stood at her door to invite lovers. Unto you, O men, I call To all men without exception, even to the meanest and most unworthy. O ye simple Who want knowledge and experience, and are easily deceived; and ye fools Wilful sinners. Hear, for I will speak excellent things Hebrew, נגידים, princely things; things worthy of princes to learn and practise. Or such as excel common things, as much as princes do ordinary persons.
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Proverbs 8:2-6
2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
3 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
4 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.
5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.