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Proverbs 9:15

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Berean Standard Bible

calling out to those who pass by, who make their paths straight.

American Standard Version (1901)

To call to them that pass by, Who go right on their ways:

Bible in Basic English

Crying out to those who go by, going straight on their way, she says:

Douay-Rheims 1899

To call them that pass by the way, and go on their journey:

Free Bible Version

calling out to those passing by, going about their business,

Geneva Bible 1599

To call them that passe by the way, that go right on their way, saying,

King James (Authorized) Version

To call passengers who go right on their ways:

One Unity Resource Bible

To call to those who pass by, who go straight on their ways,

Translation for Translators

and they call out to the men who are passing by, who are trying to be concerned with their own affairs,

Unlocked Literal Bible

She is calling out to those who pass by in the streets, to people walking straight on their way.

Noah Webster Bible

To call passengers who go right on their ways:

World English Bible

to call to those who pass by, who go straight on their ways,

Young's Literal Translation

To call to those passing by the way, Who are going straight [on] their paths.

Context

The Way of Folly

¹⁴She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the heights of the city, ¹⁵calling out to those who pass by, who make their paths straight. ¹⁶“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.

Summary

This verse in Proverbs describes the foolish woman, who is loud, simple, and lacks knowledge. She is depicted as calling out to those who pass by, inviting them to partake in stolen water and bread eaten in secret. The imagery used here serves as a warning against the enticements of folly and the consequences of following the path of foolishness. It contrasts the wise woman who represents wisdom and understanding, highlighting the importance of discernment in choosing the right path to follow.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

to allure those who are right-minded, and who are addressed as in Pro 9:4, as simple--that is, easily led (Pro 1:4) and unsettled, though willing to do right.

Proverbs 9:15

The Way of Folly

¹⁴She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the heights of the city, ¹⁵calling out to those who pass by, who make their paths straight. ¹⁶“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.

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Berean Standard Bible

calling out to those who pass by, who make their paths straight.

American Standard Version (1901)

To call to them that pass by, Who go right on their ways:

Bible in Basic English

Crying out to those who go by, going straight on their way, she says:

Douay-Rheims 1899

To call them that pass by the way, and go on their journey:

Free Bible Version

calling out to those passing by, going about their business,

Geneva Bible 1599

To call them that passe by the way, that go right on their way, saying,

King James (Authorized) Version

To call passengers who go right on their ways:

One Unity Resource Bible

To call to those who pass by, who go straight on their ways,

Translation for Translators

and they call out to the men who are passing by, who are trying to be concerned with their own affairs,

Unlocked Literal Bible

She is calling out to those who pass by in the streets, to people walking straight on their way.

Noah Webster Bible

To call passengers who go right on their ways:

World English Bible

to call to those who pass by, who go straight on their ways,

Young's Literal Translation

To call to those passing by the way, Who are going straight [on] their paths.