Proverbs 1:21 asv — She crieth in the chief place of concourse; At the entrance of the gates, In the city, she uttereth her words:

American Standard Version

"She crieth in the chief place of concourse; At the entrance of the gates, In the city, she uttereth her words: "

— Proverbs 1:21, American Standard Version

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Proverbs 1 — Context

18

And these lay wait for their own blood; They lurk privily for their own lives.

19

So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; It taketh away the life of the owners thereof.

20

Wisdom crieth aloud in the street; She uttereth her voice in the broad places;

21

She crieth in the chief place of concourse; At the entrance of the gates, In the city, she uttereth her words:

22

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And scoffers delight them in scoffing, And fools hate knowledge?

23

Turn you at my reproof: Behold, I will pour out my spirit upon you; I will make known my words unto you.

24

Because I have called, and ye have refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man hath regarded;

Proverbs 1:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 1:21 say?
Proverbs 1:21 in the American Standard Version reads: “She crieth in the chief place of concourse; At the entrance of the gates, In the city, she uttereth her words: ”
Where is Proverbs 1:21 in the Bible?
Proverbs 1:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 1, verse 21.
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 1:21.
What translation should I read Proverbs 1:21 in?
Proverbs 1:21 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 1:21?
Proverbs 1:21 reads (ASV): “She crieth in the chief place of concourse; At the entrance of the gates, In the city, she uttereth her words: ” 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.
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