Proverbs 1:20 bbe — Wisdom is crying out in the street; her voice is loud in the open places;

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"Wisdom is crying out in the street; her voice is loud in the open places;"

— Proverbs 1:20, Bible in Basic English

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“Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:”
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Proverbs 1 — Context

Truly, to no purpose is the net stretched out before the eyes of the bird:

And they are secretly waiting for their blood and making ready destruction for themselves.

Such is the fate of everyone who goes in search of profit; it takes away the life of its owners.

Wisdom is crying out in the street; her voice is loud in the open places;

Her words are sounding in the meeting-places, and in the doorways of the town:

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?

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.

Proverbs 1:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 1:20 say?

Proverbs 1:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Wisdom is crying out in the street; her voice is loud in the open places;”

Where is Proverbs 1:20 in the Bible?

Proverbs 1:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 1, verse 20.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 1:20.

What translation should I read Proverbs 1:20 in?

Proverbs 1:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 1:20?

Proverbs 1:20 reads (BBE): “Wisdom is crying out in the street; her voice is loud in the open places;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 1:20 bbe — Wisdom is crying out in the street; her voice is loud in the open places;

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