Proverbs 8:4

King James Version (KJV)

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

Adam Clarke
Bible Commentary

Unto you, O men - אישים ishim, men of wealth and power, will I call; and not to you alone, for my voice is אדם בני אל 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.

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Albert Barnes
Notes on the Whole Bible

Men … sons of man - The two words are used, which, like viri and homines describe the higher and the lower, the stronger and the weaker. Compare the Psalm 49:2 note.

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Matthew Henry
Concise Bible Commentary

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 chief difficulty is to get men to attend to instruction. Yet attention to the words of Christ, will guide the most ignorant into saving knowledge of the truth. Where there is an understanding heart, and willingness to receive the truth in love, wisdom is valued above silver and gold.

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