Proverbs 9:14
She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the town,
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In The King James Version
For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
In Context
13Stupidity is like a loud, ignorant woman who doesn't know anything.
15calling out to those passing by, going about their business,
Cross References
Proverbs 7:10Then out came a woman to meet him. She was dressed as a prostitute and had deceptive intentions.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 9:14-18
The Invitation of Folly. 13 A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing. 14 For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city, 15 To call passengers who go right on their ways: 16 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, 17 Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant. 18 But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell. We have heard what… Read the whole commentary →