Proverbs 9:14
“For she sitteth at the doore of her house on a seate, in the high places of the Citie:”
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Proverbs 9:14 Context
12If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thy selfe: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt beare it. 13¶ A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, & knoweth nothing. 14For she sitteth at the doore of her house on a seate, in the high places of the Citie: 15To call passengers who go right on their wayes: 16Who so is simple, let him turne in hither: and as for him that wanteth vnderstanding, she saith to him;
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Other Translations for Proverbs 9:14
For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
- King James Version
She sits at the doorway of her house, On a seat by the high places of the city,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And she sitteth at the door of her house, On a seat in the high places of the city,
- American Standard Version (1901)
Seated at the door of her house, in the high places of the town,
- Basic English Bible
And she sitteth at the entry of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
- Darby Bible
For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
- Webster's Bible
She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
- World English Bible
And she hath sat at the opening of her house, On a throne -- the high places of the city,
- Youngs Literal Bible
And she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 9:14
9:14 At the door - Watching for occasions of sin.