OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 12

Proverbs 7:12

Now she is in the streets, now in the squares,

and lurking at every corner.

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Proverbs 7:12 in context

Proverbs 7:9–15

in the twilight, in the evening of the day,

in the middle of the night and in the darkness.

Behold, there a woman met him with the attire of a prostitute,

and with crafty intent.

She is loud and defiant.

Her feet don’t stay in her house.

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Now she is in the streets, now in the squares,

and lurking at every corner.

So she caught him, and kissed him.

With an impudent face she said to him:

“Sacrifices of peace offerings are with me.

Today I have paid my vows.

Therefore I came out to meet you,

to diligently seek your face,

and I have found you.

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