Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.)
Sometimes she's outside, sometimes in the streets, and she waits at every corner to catch someone.
The writer is describing how the immoral woman actively seeks out victims, positioning herself everywhere to tempt and trap the unwary.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Proverbs, attributed mainly to King Solomon, this verse is part of a father's wise counsel to his son, warning about the seductive and immoral woman who represents temptation in ancient Israelite society. This passage uses vivid imagery to depict her as roaming public spaces and lying in wait, reflecting the cultural emphasis on avoiding moral pitfalls to maintain family and community integrity. Such warnings in wisdom literature were intended to guide young people toward righteous living in a world full of potential dangers.
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