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Proverbs 1:21
Her words are sounding in the meeting-places, and in the doorways of the town:
Proverbs 1:21 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 1:21 in other translations
She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,
in the main concourse she cries aloud, at the city gates she makes her speech:
She calls at the head of noisy places. At the entrance of the city gates, she utters her words:
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In context
18 And they are secretly waiting for their blood and making ready destruction for themselves.
19 Such is the fate of everyone who goes in search of profit; it takes away the life of its owners.
20 Wisdom is crying out in the street; her voice is loud in the open places;
21 Her words are sounding in the meeting-places, and in the doorways of the town:
22 How long, you simple ones, will foolish things be dear to you? and pride a delight to the haters of authority? how long will the foolish go on hating knowledge?
23 Be turned again by my sharp words: see, I will send the flow of my spirit on you, and make my words clear to you.
24 Because your ears were shut to my voice; no one gave attention to my out-stretched hand;
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