Proverbs 8 · Verse 4

Proverbs 8:4

Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.
Proverbs 8:4, King James Version

Proverbs 8:4 in other translations

BSB“To you, O men, I call out, and my cry is to the sons of men.
WEB“I call to you men! I send my voice to the sons of mankind.
ASVUnto you, O men, I call; And my voice is to the sons of men.
YLT‘Unto you, O men, I call, And my voice is unto the sons of men.
DARBYUnto you, men, I call, and my voice is to the sons of man:
BBEI am crying out to you, O men; my voice comes to the sons of men.
WebsterTo you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.

What does Proverbs 8:4 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 8:1-4

Pr 8:1-36. Contrasted with sensual allurements are the advantages of divine wisdom, which publicly invites men, offers the best principles of life, and the most valuable benefits resulting from receiving her counsels. Her relation to the divine plans and acts is introduced, as in Pr 3:19, 20, though more fully, to commend her desirableness for men, and the whole is closed by an assurance that those finding her find…

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 4 Unto you, O men - אישים ishim, men of wealth and power, will I call; and not to you alone, for my voice is אל בני אדם al beney Adam, "to all the descendants of Adam;" to the whole human race. As Jesus Christ tasted death for every man, so the Gospel proclaims salvation to all: to You - to every individual, my voice is addressed. Thou hast sinned; and thou must perish, if not saved by grace.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Proverbs 8:1-11

Chapter Outline Christ, as Wisdom, calls to the sons of men. (1-11) The nature and riches of Wisdom. (12-21) Christ one with the Father, in the creation of the world, and rejoicing in his work for the salvation of man. (22-31) Exhortations to hear Christ's word. (32-36) Verses 1-11 The will of God is made known by the works of creation, and by the consciences of men, but more clearly by Moses and the prophets. The…

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Proverbs 8:4 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

אֲלֵיכֶ֣ם'a.lei.Khemto youH413
אִישִׁ֣ים'i.ShimO peopleH376
אֶקְרָ֑א'ek.Ra'I callH7121
וְ֝קוֹלִ֗יve.ko.Liand voice myH6963
אֶל\־'el-[is] toH413
בְּנֵ֥יbe.Nei[the] children ofH1121
אָדָֽם\׃'a.DamhumankindH120

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Proverbs 8:4

  • Matthew 11:15

    He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

  • Psalms 50:1

    A Psalm of Asaph. The mighty God, even the Lord, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.

  • John 3:16

    For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

  • Psalms 49:1-3

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: Both low and high, rich and poor, together. My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.

  • Revelation 22:17

    And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

  • 1 Timothy 2:4-6

    Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

  • 2 Corinthians 5:19-20

    To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.

  • Colossians 1:23

    If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;

  • Titus 2:11-12

    For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

  • Colossians 1:28

    Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ps 49:1-3; 50:1; Mt 11:15; Joh 3:16; 2Co 5:19,20; Col 1:23,28
1Ti 2:4-6; Tit 2:11,12; Re 22:17

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Context

  • Proverbs 8:3

    She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.

  • Proverbs 8:4

    Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.

  • Proverbs 8:5

    O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.

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Proverbs 8:4 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Oh hombres, á vosotros clamo; y mi voz es á los hijos de los hombres.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
À vous, hommes, je crie, et ma voix s’adresse aux fils des hommes!
German
Elberfelder 1871
Zu euch, ihr Männer, rufe ich, und meine Stimme ergeht an die Menschenkinder.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
O viri, ad vos clamito, et vox mea ad filios hominum.