Translations
Modern
Now in the street, now in the squares, she lurks at every corner.
Traditional
Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.)
Literal
Once in the street, once in the open squares, and beside every corner she lies in wait.
Latin
…nunc foris, nunc in plateis, nunc juxta angulos insidians.
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
Now in the street, now in the squares, she lurks at every corner.
Notes
Prostitutes often sought customers in public places like markets and on busy street corners (for example, Genesis 38:13–16).
The young man's father shares a story to explain his lesson about women with questionable morals.
This is the final section in Proverbs 1–9 that warns about the dangers of promiscuous women (see also Proverbs 2:16–22; 5:1–23; 6:20–35).
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Adultery: General Scriptures Concerning Blindness: Spiritual Harlot (Prostitute): Shamelessness of Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Ignorance: General Scriptures Concerning Lasciviousness: General Scriptures Concerning Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning Women: Subtle and Deceitful Women: Wicked: Full of Deceit and Licentiousness Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning