Proverbs 9:3

“She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,”

"She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city," - Proverbs 9:3
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What does Proverbs 9:3 mean?

Proverbs 9:3 from the King James Version of the Bible reads: "She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city." This verse is from a passage where Wisdom is personified as a woman who has built her house, prepared a feast, and invited people to…

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The Call of Wisdom: Answering the Cry from the Heights

Proverbs 9:3 states, "She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city." This verse paints a vivid picture of wisdom as a woman calling out to all who would hear her. Wisdom is personified as a noble figure, sending forth her maidens—her messages…

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A Prayer for Wisdom's Call

O Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, as I bow my head before You, I come with a heart yearning to hear the whisper of wisdom that You so graciously offer to those who seek it. Your Word, O Lord, teaches us through profound simplicity and glorious truths, reminding us in…

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