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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/8.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/8.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Joyful are those who listen to me, watching for me daily at my gates, waiting for me outside my home!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting beside my doors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Blessed <i>is</i> the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who listens to me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at the posts of my doors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Blessed is the person who listens to me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at my doorposts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Blessed is the man who listens to me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at my doorposts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Blessed is the man who listens to me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at my doorposts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />How blessed is the man who hears me, To watch daily at my doors, To keep watch at my doorposts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Blessed [happy, prosperous, to be admired] is the man who listens to me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at my doorposts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Anyone who listens to me is happy, watching at my doors every day, waiting by the posts of my doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Anyone who listens to me is happy, watching at my doors every day, waiting by the posts of my doorway. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the man that heareth me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at the posts of my doors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Come to my home each day and listen to me. You will find happiness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Blessed is the person who listens to me, watches at my door day after day, and waits by my doorposts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Those who listen to me will be happy--those who stay at my door every day, waiting at the entrance to my home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the person who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my doorways—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching at my doors day by day, waiting beside my doorway. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my door posts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my door posts. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />O the blessedness of the man listening to me, "" To watch at my doors day by day, "" To watch at the doorposts of my entrance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> O the happiness of the man hearkening to me, To watch at my doors day by day, To watch at the door-posts of my entrance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Happy the man hearing to me, to watch at my doors day, day; to watch the door posts of my entrances.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man that heareth me, and that watcheth daily at my gates, and waiteth at the posts of my doors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who listens to me, and who stands watch at my gates everyday, and who observes at the posts of my doors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Happy the one who listens to me, attending daily at my gates, keeping watch at my doorposts; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Happy is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting beside my doors.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who heeds me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my threshold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who will listen to me and will keep watch upon my gates all day and guards the posts of my gates.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Happy is the man that hearkeneth to me, Watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my entrances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/8-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=1514" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/8.htm">The Excellence of Wisdom</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">33</span>Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/835.htm" title="835: ’aš·rê (Interjection) -- Happiness, blessedness. From 'ashar; happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!">Blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">is the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šō·mê·a‘ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">who listens</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">to me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8245.htm" title="8245: liš·qōḏ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To watch, wake. A primitive root; to be alert, i.e. Sleepless; hence to be on the lookout.">watching</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yō·wm (N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">daily</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yō·wm (N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">at</a> <a href="/hebrew/1817.htm" title="1817: dal·ṯō·ṯay (N-fpc:: 1cs) -- A door. From dalah; something swinging, i.e. The valve of a door.">my doors,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: liš·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">waiting</a> <a href="/hebrew/4201.htm" title="4201: mə·zū·zōṯ (N-fpc) -- A doorpost, gatepost. Or mzuzah; from the same as ziyz; a door-post.">at the posts</a> <a href="/hebrew/6607.htm" title="6607: pə·ṯā·ḥāy (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Opening, doorway, entrance. From pathach; an opening, i.e. Door or entrance way.">of my doorway.</a> </span><span class="reftext">35</span>For whoever finds me finds life and obtains the favor of the LORD.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-25.htm">James 1:25</a></span><br />But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24</a></span><br />Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-28.htm">Luke 11:28</a></span><br />But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1-2</a></span><br />Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6</a></span><br />Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-16.htm">Matthew 13:16-17</a></span><br />But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. / For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-17.htm">John 13:17</a></span><br />If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1-2</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-3.htm">Revelation 1:3</a></span><br />Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/29-13.htm">Jeremiah 29:13</a></span><br />You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-47.htm">Luke 6:47-48</a></span><br />I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them: / He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because it was well built.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/32-8.htm">Psalm 32:8-9</a></span><br />I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you. / Do not be like the horse or mule, which have no understanding; they must be controlled with bit and bridle to make them come to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-21.htm">John 14:21</a></span><br />Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/84-10.htm">Psalm 84:10</a></span><br />For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Blessed is the man that hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.</p><p class="hdg">watching</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-21.htm">Proverbs 1:21</a></b></br> She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, <i>saying</i>,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/2-3.htm">Proverbs 2:3,4</a></b></br> Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, <i>and</i> liftest up thy voice for understanding; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Psalm 27:4</a></b></br> One <i>thing</i> have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/8-32.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-30.htm">Daily</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-8.htm">Door</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-16.htm">Doorposts</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-16.htm">Door-Posts</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-3.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/job/31-9.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-32.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-3.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-3.htm">Gates</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-6.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Happiness</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-32.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/145-19.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-33.htm">Hearkeneth</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-33.htm">Hearkening</a> <a href="/psalms/145-19.htm">Hears</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-24.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-33.htm">Listens</a> <a href="/psalms/144-12.htm">Pillars</a> <a href="/esther/8-14.htm">Posts</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-12.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-22.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-6.htm">Watching</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/10-7.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-8.htm">Daily</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-14.htm">Door</a> <a href="/isaiah/6-4.htm">Doorposts</a> <a href="/ezekiel/41-21.htm">Door-Posts</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-19.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-14.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-15.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-19.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-19.htm">Gates</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-7.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-21.htm">Happiness</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-6.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-1.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-15.htm">Hearkeneth</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-15.htm">Hearkening</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-1.htm">Hears</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-15.htm">Listens</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-1.htm">Pillars</a> <a href="/songs/3-10.htm">Posts</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-28.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-3.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm">Watching</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-1.htm">the fame</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-6.htm">and evidence of wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-10.htm">The excellence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-12.htm">the nature</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-15.htm">the power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-18.htm">the riches</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-22.htm">and the eternity of wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-32.htm">Wisdom is to be desired for the blessedness it brings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Listening to wisdom is equated with receiving blessings, a theme consistent throughout Proverbs. The Hebrew concept of "blessed" implies a state of happiness and fulfillment that comes from aligning with God's will. This echoes the Shema in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4-9</a>, where listening and obeying God's commandments are central. The call to listen also parallels Jesus' teachings in the New Testament, where He often says, "He who has ears, let him hear" (<a href="/matthew/11-15.htm">Matthew 11:15</a>), emphasizing the importance of spiritual receptivity.<p><b>Watching daily at my doors</b><br>The imagery of watching at the doors suggests a posture of anticipation and readiness. In ancient Near Eastern culture, city gates and doorways were places of judgment and wisdom, where elders and leaders would gather. This phrase implies a daily, disciplined pursuit of wisdom, akin to the Bereans in <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Acts 17:11</a>, who examined the Scriptures daily. The idea of "doors" can also symbolize opportunities and access to divine truth, reminiscent of Jesus' statement in <a href="/john/10-9.htm">John 10:9</a>, "I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved."<p><b>Waiting at the posts of my doorway</b><br>Waiting at the posts signifies patience and perseverance in seeking wisdom. In biblical times, doorposts were significant in marking the boundaries of a household, as seen in the Passover narrative (<a href="/exodus/12-7.htm">Exodus 12:7</a>). This phrase suggests a commitment to remain steadfast in the pursuit of understanding. The act of waiting is often associated with hope and trust in God's timing, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a>, "But those who wait for the LORD will renew their strength." This can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate wisdom and whom believers are called to wait upon and follow.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom.htm">Wisdom</a></b><br>Personified as a woman calling out to people, urging them to listen and follow her guidance. In Proverbs, Wisdom is often depicted as a divine attribute, closely associated with God’s character and creation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_listener.htm">The Listener</a></b><br>The individual who actively seeks wisdom, characterized by attentiveness and patience. This person is blessed for their diligence and desire to learn.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_doors_and_doorway.htm">The Doors and Doorway</a></b><br>Symbolic places representing the entrance to wisdom and understanding. They suggest a place of opportunity and decision, where one must choose to enter and engage with wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_blessing_of_listening.htm">The Blessing of Listening</a></b><br>Actively listening to wisdom brings blessings. It requires humility and a willingness to learn and grow.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/daily_vigilance.htm">Daily Vigilance</a></b><br>Seeking wisdom is a daily pursuit. Just as one watches and waits at a door, we must consistently seek God’s guidance and truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/patience_and_expectation.htm">Patience and Expectation</a></b><br>Waiting at the posts of wisdom’s doorway implies patience and expectation. We must trust in God’s timing and be ready to receive His insights.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_pursuit_of_wisdom.htm">The Pursuit of Wisdom</a></b><br>Wisdom is not passive; it requires intentional pursuit. Engage with Scripture, prayer, and godly counsel to grow in understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_obedience.htm">The Role of Obedience</a></b><br>Listening to wisdom involves obedience. It’s not enough to hear; we must also act on the wisdom we receive.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_faith_aid_life's_challenges.htm">How can I gain wisdom and understanding from God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_i_mend_a_damaged_relationship.htm">How can I mend a damaged relationship?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_sexual_desires.htm">What does 'quick to listen, slow to speak' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_gain_wisdom_from_god.htm">How can I gain wisdom and understanding from God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(34) <span class= "bld">Watching daily at my gates.--</span>A figure taken from an ardent scholar waiting till the doors of the school are opened, and he can begin his studies. Or it represents a courtier expecting the appearance of his sovereign, or a lover that of his mistress. (Comp. <a href="//apocrypha.org/wisdom_of_solomon/8-2.htm" title="I loved her, and sought her out from my youth, I desired to make her my spouse, and I was a lover of her beauty.">Wisdom Of Solomon 8:2</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 34.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Watching daily at my gates.</span> The idea suggested has been variously taken; <span class="accented">e.g.</span> as that of eager students waiting at the school door for their teacher's appearance; clients besieging a great man's portals; Levites guarding the doors of the temple; a lover at his mistress's gate. This last notion is supported by Wisd. 8:2, "I loved her, and sought her out from my youth; I desired to make her my spouse, and I was a lover of her beauty." <span class="cmt_word">Waiting at the posts of my doors;</span> keeping close to the entrance, so as to be quite sure of not missing her whom he longs to see. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/8-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Blessed</span><br /><span class="heb">אַ֥שְֽׁרֵי</span> <span class="translit">(’aš·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_835.htm">Strong's 835: </a> </span><span class="str2">Happiness, interjection, how happy!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is the man</span><br /><span class="heb">אָדָם֮</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who listens</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹׁמֵ֪עַֽ֫</span> <span class="translit">(šō·mê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to me,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">watching</span><br /><span class="heb">לִשְׁקֹ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(liš·qōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8245.htm">Strong's 8245: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be alert, sleepless, to be on the lookout</span><br /><br /><span class="word">daily</span><br /><span class="heb">י֤וֹם ׀</span> <span class="translit">(yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my doors,</span><br /><span class="heb">דַּ֭לְתֹתַי</span> <span class="translit">(dal·ṯō·ṯay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1817.htm">Strong's 1817: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something swinging, the valve of a, door</span><br /><br /><span class="word">waiting</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֝שְׁמֹ֗ר</span> <span class="translit">(liš·mōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at the posts</span><br /><span class="heb">מְזוּזֹ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(mə·zū·zōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4201.htm">Strong's 4201: </a> </span><span class="str2">A doorpost, gatepost</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of my doorway.</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּתָחָֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(pə·ṯā·ḥāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6607.htm">Strong's 6607: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, entrance way</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/8-34.htm">Proverbs 8:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/8-34.htm">Proverbs 8:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/8-34.htm">Proverbs 8:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/8-34.htm">Proverbs 8:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/8-34.htm">Proverbs 8:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/8-34.htm">Proverbs 8:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/8-34.htm">Proverbs 8:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/8-34.htm">Proverbs 8:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/8-34.htm">Proverbs 8:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/8-34.htm">Proverbs 8:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/8-34.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 8:34 Blessed is the man who hears me (Prov. 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