Proverbs 8:1-5

[1] Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? [2] She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. [3] She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. [4] Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. [5] O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.

What is the context of Proverbs 8:1-5?

Wisdom Calls for an Audience (Proverbs 8:1-11 true)
Wisdom Calls (Proverbs 8:1-21 true)
The Commendation of Wisdom (Proverbs 8:1-36 true)
Wisdom’s Call (Proverbs 8:1-36 true)
Wisdom Calls for a Hearing (Proverbs 8:1-36 true)
The Excellence of Wisdom (Proverbs 8:1-36 true)
Wisdom’s Appeal (Proverbs 8:1-36 true)
The Blessings of Wisdom (Proverbs 8:1-36 true)

What does Proverbs 8:1-5 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

By personifying wisdom Solomon was able to illustrate two things about it in these verses, both of which concern the guidance that is available in wisdom (understanding, insight). Wisdom is available everywhere ( Proverbs 8:2-3) and to anyone ( Proverbs 8:5). It does not take a superior intellect to be wise in the biblical sense.