KJV ORIGINAL
(She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
(She is loud and defiant; she doesn't stay at home:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing a woman who is boisterous and restless, unwilling to stay in one place.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a longer passage in Proverbs 7 where a father warns his son about an adulterous woman who prowls the streets looking for victims. In ancient Hebrew culture, a virtuous woman was expected to manage her household well and not wander aimlessly in public spaces. The description here contrasts sharply with the ideal of a wise, self-controlled person.
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