Proverbs 1:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,

She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates - "the chief place of concourse;" literally, 'in the head of the noisy places,' 'the tumultuous places' (Isaiah 51:20). "In the openings of the gates," where the people flocked together for judicial proceedings.

In the city - though the gates be not 'open.' How unwearied is wisdom in her solicitude for our salvation, crying aloud everywhere!

Proverbs 1:21

21 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,