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Proverbs 9:14 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city, "
Proverbs 9:14
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear
A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.
For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
To call passengers who go right on their ways:
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith
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Proverbs 9:1
"Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:"
Proverbs 9:2
"She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table."
Proverbs 9:3
"She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,"
Proverbs 9:4
"Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith"
Proverbs 9:5
"Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled."
Proverbs 9:6
"Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding."
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