Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version now in the street, now in the squares, at every corner she lurks.) New Living Translation She is often in the streets and markets, soliciting at every corner. English Standard Version now in the street, now in the market, and at every corner she lies in wait. Berean Standard Bible Now in the street, now in the squares, she lurks at every corner. Berean Literal Bible Once in the street, once in the open squares, and beside every corner she lies in wait. King James Bible Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.) New King James Version At times she was outside, at times in the open square, Lurking at every corner. New American Standard Bible She is now in the streets, now in the public squares, And lurks by every corner. NASB 1995 She is now in the streets, now in the squares, And lurks by every corner. NASB 1977 She is now in the streets, now in the squares, And lurks by every corner. Legacy Standard Bible Stepping in the streets, stepping in the squares, And near every corner she lies in wait. Amplified Bible At times she was in the streets, at times in the market places, Lurking and setting her ambush at every corner. Berean Annotated Bible Now in the street, now in the squares, she lurks at every corner. Christian Standard Bible Now in the street, now in the squares, she lurks at every corner. Holman Christian Standard Bible Now in the street, now in the squares, she lurks at every corner. American Standard Version Now she is in the streets, now in the broad places, And lieth in wait at every corner.) Contemporary English Version who walk street after street, waiting to trap a man. English Revised Version Now she is in the streets, now in the broad places, and lieth in wait at every corner. GOD'S WORD® Translation One moment she is out on the street, the next she is at the curb, on the prowl at every corner. Good News Translation or stood waiting at a corner, sometimes in the streets, sometimes in the marketplace. International Standard Version Now she is in the street, now in the plazas, she lurks near every corner. NET Bible at one time outside, at another in the wide plazas, and by every corner she lies in wait.) New Heart English Bible Now she is in the streets, now in the squares, and lurking at every corner. Webster's Bible Translation Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.) Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow in the street, now in the squares, she lurks at every corner. World English Bible Now she is in the streets, now in the squares, and lurking at every corner. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionNow in an out-place, now in broad places, "" And she lies in wait near every corner)— Berean Literal Bible Once in the street, once in the open squares, and beside every corner she lies in wait. Young's Literal Translation Now in an out-place, now in broad places, And near every corner she lieth in wait) -- Smith's Literal Translation One time without, one time in the broad ways; and she will lie in wait near every corner. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow abroad, now in the streets, now lying in wait near the corners. Catholic Public Domain Version now outside, now in the streets, now lying in ambush near the corners. New American Bible Now she is in the streets, now in the open squares, lurking in ambush at every corner. New Revised Standard Version now in the street, now in the squares, and at every corner she lies in wait. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut she roams around outside, now in the streets, and now lying in wait at the corners. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But she wanders outside from time to time in the streets, and she lies in wait on the corners. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now she is in the streets, now in the broad places, And lieth in wait at every corner. Brenton Septuagint Translation For at one time she wanders without, and at another time she lies in wait in the streets, at every corner. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Warnings about the Adulteress…11She is loud and defiant; her feet do not remain at home. 12Now in the street, now in the squares, she lurks at every corner. 13She seizes him and kisses him; she brazenly says to him:… Cross References Now in the street, Proverbs 1:20-21 Wisdom calls out in the street, she lifts her voice in the square; / in the main concourse she cries aloud, at the city gates she makes her speech: Luke 14:21 The servant returned and reported all this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the city, and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.’ Matthew 6:2 So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward. now in the squares, Jeremiah 5:1 “Go up and down the streets of Jerusalem. Look now and take note; search her squares. If you can find a single person, anyone who acts justly, anyone who seeks the truth, then I will forgive the city. Nahum 2:4 The chariots dash through the streets; they rush around the plazas, appearing like torches, darting about like lightning. Isaiah 59:14 So justice is turned away, and righteousness stands at a distance. For truth has stumbled in the public square, and honesty cannot enter. she lurks at every corner. Proverbs 1:11-18 If they say, “Come along, let us lie in wait for blood, let us ambush the innocent without cause, / let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those descending into the Pit. / We will find all manner of precious goods; we will fill our houses with plunder. … Psalm 10:8-10 He lies in wait near the villages; in ambush he slays the innocent; his eyes watch in stealth for the helpless. / He lies in wait like a lion in a thicket; he lurks to seize the oppressed; he catches the lowly in his net. / They are crushed and beaten down; the helpless fall prey to his strength. Psalm 59:3-4 See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD. / For no fault of my own, they move swiftly to attack me. Arise to help me, and take notice. 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 9:13-18 The woman named Folly is loud; she is naive and knows nothing. / She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the heights of the city, / calling out to those who pass by, who make their paths straight. … 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. Ecclesiastes 7:26 And I find more bitter than death the woman who is a snare, whose heart is a net, and whose hands are chains. The man who pleases God escapes her, but the sinner is ensnared. Jeremiah 3:2 “Lift up your eyes to the barren heights and see. Is there any place where you have not been violated? You sat beside the highways waiting for your lovers, like a nomad in the desert. You have defiled the land with your prostitution and wickedness. Treasury of Scripture Now is she without, now in the streets, and lies in wait at every corner.) Proverbs 9:14 For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city, Proverbs 23:28 She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men. Jeremiah 2:20,33,36 For of old time I have broken thy yoke, and burst thy bands; and thou saidst, I will not transgress; when upon every high hill and under every green tree thou wanderest, playing the harlot… Jump to Previous Broad Broadways Corner Lies Lurking Market Open Out-Place Places Road Spaces Squares Street Streets Turning Wait WaitingJump to Next Broad Broadways Corner Lies Lurking Market Open Out-Place Places Road Spaces Squares Street Streets Turning Wait WaitingProverbs 7 1. Solomon persuades to a sincere and kind familiarity with wisdom6. In an example of his own experience he shows 10. the cunning of a harlot 22. and the desperate simplicity of a young wanton 24. He detests such wickedness Now in the street This phrase highlights the public nature of the actions described. Streets in ancient Israel were central to daily life, serving as places of commerce, social interaction, and travel. The mention of the street suggests a setting where the woman is visible and active, indicating her boldness and lack of shame. Biblically, streets often symbolize the world and its temptations, as seen in Proverbs 1:20-21, where wisdom also calls out in the streets, contrasting the seductive call of folly. Now in the squares She lurks at every corner Persons / Places / Events 1. The SeductressThe primary figure in this passage is the "seductress" or "adulteress," representing temptation and sin. She is portrayed as actively seeking to lead others astray. 2. The Street and Squares These are public places where people gather, symbolizing the accessibility and visibility of temptation in everyday life. 3. Every Corner This phrase emphasizes the pervasive nature of temptation, suggesting that it can be found everywhere and is difficult to avoid. Teaching Points Awareness of TemptationRecognize that temptation is everywhere, as symbolized by the seductress lurking at every corner. Christians must be vigilant and discerning in their daily lives. Guarding the Heart Proverbs 4:23 advises believers to guard their hearts, as it is the wellspring of life. This is crucial in resisting the seductress's allure. Seeking Wisdom Proverbs consistently emphasizes the importance of wisdom. By seeking God's wisdom, believers can better navigate the temptations they encounter. Community Accountability Engaging in a community of believers provides support and accountability, helping individuals resist the pervasive temptations represented by the seductress. Relying on God's Strength Acknowledge that overcoming temptation is not solely a personal effort but requires reliance on God's strength and guidance. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Proverbs 7:12?2. How does Proverbs 7:12 warn against the dangers of temptation and sin? 3. What behaviors in Proverbs 7:12 should Christians avoid to maintain purity? 4. How can Proverbs 7:12 guide us in setting boundaries in relationships? 5. What other scriptures reinforce the message of vigilance found in Proverbs 7:12? 6. How can we apply Proverbs 7:12 to resist worldly influences today? 7. What does Proverbs 7:12 reveal about human nature and temptation? 8. How does Proverbs 7:12 relate to the theme of wisdom versus folly? 9. What historical context influences the message of Proverbs 7:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 7? 11. Is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting the cultural practices implied in Proverbs 7, or is it purely a moral allegory? 12. If wisdom is portrayed as calling out in public (Proverbs 1:20-21), what historical or archaeological evidence supports such personification in ancient Israel? 13. Does the street-roaming seductress in Proverbs 7:6-12 reflect actual ancient customs or serve only as a symbolic warning? 14. What wisdom and guidance does Proverbs offer for life? What Does Proverbs 7:12 Mean Now in the streetSolomon pictures the seductive woman stepping right into the open roadway. Temptation does not always wait behind closed doors; it meets us out where we live and work. • Public settings can feel harmless, yet sin can surface there just as easily. Proverbs 5:8 warns, “Keep your path far from her; do not go near the door of her house”. • The apostle’s counsel echoes this street-level vigilance: “Flee from sexual immorality” (1 Corinthians 6:18). • Like wisdom in Proverbs 1:20–21 that “calls aloud in the streets,” temptation also raises its voice; we decide which voice to heed. now in the squares The lure advances into the social center—city squares where people gather, transact business, and relax. • Sin often masks itself as ordinary social interaction; its setting feels respectable, even religious at times (compare Proverbs 9:14: “She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the heights of the city”). • Joseph faced this daily pull in Potiphar’s house, yet “he refused … to be near her” (Genesis 39:10). He chose distance over dialogue. • James 1:14–15 reminds us that temptation’s approach is relentless; yielding begins when desire is allowed to linger in the “square” of our thoughts. she lurks at every corner The language shifts from visibility to stealth—she “lurks.” What was open is now ambush. • Corners suggest decision points. Each turn we take offers obedience or compromise, so Scripture counsels, “Do not set foot on the path of the wicked … turn from it and pass on by” (Proverbs 4:14–15). • The predator imagery ties to 1 Peter 5:8: “Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” Whether through a person, an image, or a thought, evil waits for the unguarded moment. • The next verses in Proverbs 7 paint the tragic result: “He follows her … like an ox going to the slaughter” (vv. 22–23). What felt like a secret corner becomes a deadly snare. summary Proverbs 7:12 exposes how temptation operates: it is public (“in the street”), socially acceptable (“in the squares”), and strategically hidden (“at every corner”). God’s Word calls us to stay alert, keep our distance, and choose the paths of wisdom before the ambush is set. Verse 12. - Now is she without, now in the streets. At one moment outside her own door, at another in the open street. Septuagint: "At one time she roams without (ἔξω ῤέμβεται)." The woman is represented not as a common prostitute, but as a licentious wife, who, in her unbridled lustfulness, acts the part of a harlot. Lieth in wait at every corner; seeking to entice some victim. Then the narrative proceeds; the writer returns to what he beheld on the occasion to which he refers.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Nowפַּ֤עַם ׀ (pa·‘am) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence in the street, בַּח֗וּץ (ba·ḥūṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2351: Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors now פַּ֥עַם (pa·‘am) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence in the squares, בָּרְחֹב֑וֹת (bā·rə·ḥō·ḇō·wṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7339: A broad open place, plaza she lurks תֶאֱרֹֽב׃ (ṯe·’ĕ·rōḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 693: To lie in wait at וְאֵ֖צֶל (wə·’ê·ṣel) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 681: A joining together, proximity every כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every corner. פִּנָּ֣ה (pin·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6438: An angle, a pinnacle, a chieftain Links Proverbs 7:12 NIVProverbs 7:12 NLT Proverbs 7:12 ESV Proverbs 7:12 NASB Proverbs 7:12 KJV Proverbs 7:12 BibleApps.com Proverbs 7:12 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 7:12 Chinese Bible Proverbs 7:12 French Bible Proverbs 7:12 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 7:12 Now she is in the streets now (Prov. 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