Mishle 9:14-16
Orthodox Jewish Bible
14 For she sitteth at the petach (doorway) of her bais, on a seat in the high places of the city,
15 To call those passing on the derech (road) who go straight on their way:
16 Whoso is simple, let him turn in here, and as for him that lacketh lev (heart of understanding), she saith to him,
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Proverbs 9:14-16
New King James Version
14 For she sits at the door of her house,
On a seat (A)by the highest places of the city,
15 To call to those who pass by,
Who go straight on their way:
16 “Whoever(B) is [a]simple, let him turn in here”;
And as for him who lacks understanding, she says to him,
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Proverbs 9:14-16
English Standard Version
14 She sits at the door of her house;
she takes a seat on (A)the highest places of the town,
15 calling to those who pass by,
who are (B)going straight on their way,
16 (C)“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!”
And to him who lacks sense she says,
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