(20-33) (Note the Extended Alternation in these verses). 21. The Call made. Expostulation of Wisdom with the simple. Promise to hearers. 25. The Call made. Expostulation of Wisdom with refusers. Promise to hearers.
Wisdom. Hebrew. chokmah. See note on Proverbs 1:2.
without. The emphasis is on the publicity of her call.
streets. open or broad places, especially about the city gates (Deuteronomy 13:16), or open squares. Genesis 19:2.Judges 19:15, Jdg 19:20. 2 Chronicles 29:4, &c.