Proverbs 9:15

New English Translation

Footnotes

1. Proverbs 9:15 tn The infinitive construct “calling out” functions epexegetically in the sentence, explaining how the previous action was accomplished.
2. Proverbs 9:15 tn The term “her” does not appear in the Hebrew text, but is supplied for the sake of clarity and smoothness.
3. Proverbs 9:15 tn The noun is a genitive of location after the construct participle. Its parallel word is also an adverbial accusative of location.
4. Proverbs 9:15 tn The participle modifies the participle in the first colon. To describe the passers-by in this context as those “who go straight” means that they are quiet and unwary.