Charles Ellicott Commentary Proverbs 8:1

"Doth not wisdom cry, And understanding put forth her voice?" — Proverbs 8:1 (ASV)

(n) . Fourteenth Discourse:— The Praise of Wisdom (Proverbs 8:0)

Doth not wisdom cry?— See above on Proverbs 1:20. In contrast with the secret allurements of Vice under the cover of night, is here represented the open invitation of Wisdom. (Compare to John 18:20: I spake openly to the world ... and in secret have I said nothing.)