KJV ORIGINAL
Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.)
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Sometimes she's outside, sometimes in the streets, and she waits at every corner to catch someone.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how the immoral woman actively seeks out victims, positioning herself everywhere to tempt and trap the unwary.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a longer passage in Proverbs 7 where a father warns his son about the dangers of adultery. In ancient Israel, prostitutes and adulterous women would often position themselves in public places like street corners and market areas to solicit customers. The imagery reflects the persistent and predatory nature of sexual temptation in urban settings.
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