Proverbs 9:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

To call passengers who go right on their ways:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

To call out to people who are walking by, minding their own business and going about their daily lives:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how foolishness actively tries to distract and tempt people who are otherwise living responsibly and staying on the right path.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Proverbs, a collection of wise sayings attributed to King Solomon, Chapter 9 contrasts Wisdom and Folly as two women inviting people to their homes. Verse 15 specifically depicts Folly calling out to those who are walking straight on their paths, attempting to lure them away from their righteous course. This reflects ancient Israelite wisdom literature, which used personification to warn against moral pitfalls and encourage discernment in everyday decisions.

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