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Proverbs 9:14

What does Proverbs 9:14 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 9:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Seated at the door of her house, in the high places of the town,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Sat at the door of her house, upon a seat, in a high place of the city,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And she sitteth at the entry of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,

Context

v.13The foolish woman is clamorous; She is simple, and knoweth nothing.

v.14This passage

v.15To call to them that pass by, Who go right on their ways:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 9:3

    She hath sent forth her maidens; She crieth upon the highest places of the city:

  • Proverbs 7:10

    And, behold, there met him a woman With the attire of a harlot, and wily of heart.

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