Proverbs 1:20 nasb — Wisdom shouts in the street, She lifts her voice in the square;

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"Wisdom shouts in the street, She lifts her voice in the square;"

— Proverbs 1:20, NASB

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

Indeed, it is useless to spread the baited net In the sight of any bird;

But they lie in wait for their own blood; They ambush their own lives.

So are the ways of everyone who gains by violence; It takes away the life of its possessors.

Wisdom shouts in the street, She lifts her voice in the square;

At the head of the noisy streets she cries out; At the entrance of the gates in the city she utters her sayings:

"How long, O naive ones, will you love being simple-minded? And scoffers delight themselves in scoffing And fools hate knowledge?

"Turn to my reproof, Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you.

Proverbs 1:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 1:20 say?

Proverbs 1:20 in the NASB reads: “Wisdom shouts in the street, She lifts her voice in the square;”

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 (NASB): “Wisdom shouts in the street, She lifts her voice in the square;” 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 nasb — Wisdom shouts in the street, She lifts her voice in the square;

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