Proverbs 7:12

Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.)

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 7:12

BSB

Now in the street, now in the squares, she lurks at every corner.

AKJV

Now is she without, now in the streets, and lies in wait at every corner.)

CPDV

now outside, now in the streets, now lying in ambush near the corners.

ERV

Now she is in the streets, now in the broad places, and lieth in wait at every corner.

NHEB

Now she is in the streets, now in the squares, and lurking at every corner.

SMT

One time without, one time in the broad ways; and she will lie in wait near every corner.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 7:12

NowH6471Noun FeminineisshewithoutH2351Noun Masculine nowH6471Noun FeminineinthestreetsH7339Noun FeminineandliethinwaitH693Verb atH681Noun MasculineeverycornerH6438Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 7:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 7:12

Summary

Woman roams streets hunting for victims

Place

Streets

Event

Adulteress waits for prey

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC