Proverbs 9:15

Translations

Modern

…calling out to those who pass by, who make their paths straight.

Traditional

To call passengers who go right on their ways:

Literal

…to call to those passing by the way, those going straight on their paths:

Latin

…ut vocaret transeuntes per viam, et pergentes itinere suo:

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Hebrew

English

…calling out to those who pass by, who make their paths straight.

Notes

Proverbs 9:13–18

The woman named Folly invites those who are naive and lack good judgment to join her banquet. Her invitation and advice oppose Wisdom's (Proverbs 9:1–6).

Proverbs 8:1–9:18

The first part of Proverbs reaches a peak when the son meets two women. Both invite the young man, and the reader, into a close relationship. The young man and the reader must choose between:

The woman named Wisdom, who represents God's true wisdom (Proverbs 8:1–9:6)
The woman named Folly (9:13–18), who represents worldly wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:18–2:16)

Both women's houses are on "the heights of the city" (Proverbs 9:3, 14), which suggests ancient temples. The choice is between the true God and false gods.

Theme notes and profiles

Speaking The Choice of Life or Death

Related verses

Proverbs 23:27–28
For a prostitute is a deep pit, and an adulteress is a narrow well.
Proverbs 7:25–27
Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths.
Proverbs 7:13–15
She seizes him and kisses him; she brazenly says to him:

Glossary

Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Adultery: General Scriptures Concerning Fool: General Scriptures Concerning Harlot (Prostitute): Machinations of Harlot (Prostitute): Shamelessness of Hell: The Future Home of the Wicked Ignorance: General Scriptures Concerning Lasciviousness: General Scriptures Concerning Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning

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