Proverbs 9:14
New International Version
She sits at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city,

New Living Translation
She sits in her doorway on the heights overlooking the city.

English Standard Version
She sits at the door of her house; she takes a seat on the highest places of the town,

Berean Standard Bible
She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the heights of the city,

King James Bible
For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,

New King James Version
For she sits at the door of her house, On a seat by the highest places of the city,

New American Standard Bible
She sits at the doorway of her house, On a seat by the high places of the city,

NASB 1995
She sits at the doorway of her house, On a seat by the high places of the city,

NASB 1977
And she sits at the doorway of her house, On a seat by the high places of the city,

Legacy Standard Bible
She sits at the doorway of her house, On a seat by the high places of the city,

Amplified Bible
She sits at the doorway of her house, On a seat by the high and conspicuous places of the city,

Christian Standard Bible
She sits by the doorway of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
She sits by the doorway of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city,

American Standard Version
And she sitteth at the door of her house, On a seat in the high places of the city,

Contemporary English Version
She sits in front of her house and on the highest hills in the town.

English Revised Version
And she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
She sits at the doorway of her house. She is enthroned on the high ground of the city

Good News Translation
She sits at the door of her house or on a seat in the highest part of town,

International Standard Version
She sits at the entrance of her house, on a seat high above the city.

Majority Standard Bible
She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the heights of the city,

NET Bible
So she sits at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city,

New Heart English Bible
She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,

Webster's Bible Translation
For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,

World English Bible
She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And she has sat at the opening of her house, "" On a throne—the high places of the city,

Young's Literal Translation
And she hath sat at the opening of her house, On a throne -- the high places of the city,

Smith's Literal Translation
And sitting at the door of her house, upon the throne of the heights of the city,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Sat at the door of her house, upon a seat, in a high place of the city,

Catholic Public Domain Version
sat at the entrance of her house on a seat, in a high place of the city,

New American Bible
She sits at the door of her house upon a seat on the city heights,

New Revised Standard Version
She sits at the door of her house, on a seat at the high places of the town,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
A foolish woman is enticing; she does not know what shame is; she sits at the door of her home on a high seat,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
She sits at the door of her house upon a high seat.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And she sitteth at the door of her house, On a seat in the high places of the city,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
She sits at the doors of her house, on a seat openly in the streets,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Way of Folly
13The woman named Folly is loud; she is naive and knows nothing. 14She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the heights of the city, 15calling out to those who pass by, who make their paths straight.…

Cross References
Proverbs 7:11-12
She is loud and defiant; her feet do not remain at home. / Now in the street, now in the squares, she lurks at every corner.

Proverbs 5:3-6
Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honey and her speech is smoother than oil, / in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a double-edged sword. / Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to Sheol. ...

Proverbs 2:16-19
It will rescue you from the forbidden woman, from the stranger with seductive words / who abandons the partner of her youth and forgets the covenant of her God. / For her house sinks down to death, and her tracks to the departed spirits. ...

Proverbs 6:24-26
to keep you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the adulteress. / Do not lust in your heart for her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes. / For the levy of the prostitute is poverty, and the adulteress preys upon your very life.

Proverbs 23:27-28
For a prostitute is a deep pit, and an adulteress is a narrow well. / Like a robber she lies in wait and multiplies the faithless among men.

Proverbs 22:14
The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; he who is under the wrath of the LORD will fall into it.

Proverbs 7:5
that they may keep you from the adulteress, from the stranger with seductive words.

Proverbs 21:9
Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

Proverbs 14:1
Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

Proverbs 11:22
Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

1 Peter 3:3-4
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, / but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

1 Timothy 2:9-10
Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, / but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

1 Corinthians 6:18-20
Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. / Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; / you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.

1 Corinthians 5:9-11
I wrote you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people. / I was not including the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world. / But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.

2 Timothy 3:6-7
They are the kind who worm their way into households and captivate vulnerable women who are weighed down with sins and led astray by various passions, / who are always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth.


Treasury of Scripture

For she sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,

she

Proverbs 7:10-12
And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart…

in

Proverbs 9:3
She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,

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She sits
The phrase "She sits" suggests a position of authority and intentionality. In the Hebrew context, the verb "sits" (יָשַׁב, yashab) often implies dwelling or remaining in a place with purpose. This is not a casual or temporary position; it indicates a settled presence. In the biblical narrative, sitting can also denote teaching or judgment, as seen in the posture of rabbis or judges. Here, it reflects the deliberate and enticing posture of Folly, contrasting with Wisdom, who also calls out to the simple.

at the door of her house
The "door of her house" signifies a place of entrance and invitation. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the door was a significant place for social interaction and decision-making. It was where transactions occurred and where one could observe and engage with passersby. The house represents a domain or sphere of influence. In this context, Folly's house is a metaphor for her realm of influence, where she seeks to lure the unsuspecting. The door is a threshold, symbolizing the choice between entering into folly or seeking wisdom.

on a seat
The "seat" implies a position of prominence and visibility. In Hebrew, the word for seat (כִּסֵּא, kisse) can also mean throne, suggesting authority and power. This imagery conveys that Folly is not hidden; she is prominently displayed, making her allure accessible and appealing. The seat is a place of rest and permanence, indicating that Folly is established and entrenched in her ways, offering a counterfeit sense of stability.

in the heights of the city
The "heights of the city" refers to a place of visibility and influence. Cities in ancient times were often built on elevated ground for defense and prominence. The heights were strategic locations, often associated with places of worship or significant public gatherings. By positioning herself in the heights, Folly seeks to maximize her influence and visibility, mimicking the call of Wisdom, who also positions herself in prominent places (Proverbs 8:2). This highlights the pervasive and competing voices in the world, urging the reader to discern between the call of wisdom and the allure of folly.

(14) She sitteth at the door of her house.--She does not care, like Wisdom, to send forth her maidens "to seek and to save that which was lost" (Luke 19:10); she contents herself with sitting at ease, just outside her own door, and calling to the passers-by.

Verse 14. - She sitteth at the door of her house. She, like Wisdom, has a house of her own, and imitates her in inviting guests to enter. She does not send forth her maidens; she does not stand in the streets and proclaim her mission. Vice has an easier task; all she has to do is to sit and beckon and use a few seductive words. Her house is not supported by seven pillars, built on the grace of God and upheld by the gifts of the Holy Spirit. like that of Wisdom (ver. 1); it is an ordinary habitation of no stately proportions. but its meanness impedes not the uses to which she puts it, her own charms causing her victims to disregard her environments. On a seat in the high pluses of the city. Her house is in the highest and most conspicuous part of the city, and she sits before her door in reckless immodesty, plying her shameful trade (comp. Genesis 38:14; Jeremiah 3:2). The mimicry of her rival again appears, for Wisdom "crieth upon the highest places of the city" (ver. 3).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
She sits
וְֽ֭יָשְׁבָה (wə·yā·šə·ḇāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

at the door
לְפֶ֣תַח (lə·p̄e·ṯaḥ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way

of her house,
בֵּיתָ֑הּ (bê·ṯāh)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1004: A house

on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

a seat
כִּ֝סֵּ֗א (kis·sê)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne

in the heights
מְרֹ֣מֵי (mə·rō·mê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4791: Altitude

of the city,
קָֽרֶת׃ (qā·reṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7176: Town, city


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