VERSE STUDY • KJV

Proverbs 9:14

For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,

Read it in 5 translations

For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,

She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the heights of the city,

She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,

And she sitteth at the door of her house, On a seat in the high places of the city,

And she hath sat at the opening of her house, On a throne—the high places of the city,

11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.

12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but [if] thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear [it].

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.

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HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION

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