Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 VersionAnd 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 BibleSat 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 BibleA 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 1917And 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 Folly13The 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, Jump to Previous City Door Doorway Entry High Highest House Opening Places Point Sat Seat Seated Sits Sitteth ThroneJump to Next City Door Doorway Entry High Highest House Opening Places Point Sat Seat Seated Sits Sitteth ThroneProverbs 9 1. The discipline4. and the doctrine of wisdom 13. The custom 16. and error of folly She sits at the door of her house This phrase depicts a woman who is stationary and deliberate in her actions. In the context of Proverbs 9, this woman represents folly, contrasting with wisdom, who also calls out to passersby. The imagery of sitting at the door suggests a position of authority and readiness to engage with those who pass by. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the door of a house was a place of social interaction and decision-making. This setting implies that folly is accessible and inviting, waiting to ensnare those who are not discerning. The door symbolizes a threshold, a point of decision where one must choose between wisdom and folly. on a seat in the heights of the city Persons / Places / Events 1. The Woman FollyIn Proverbs 9, the woman described is often referred to as "Folly." She is personified as a seductive and deceitful figure who seeks to lead others astray from wisdom and righteousness. 2. The Door of Her House This represents the entrance to a place of temptation and sin. It is a metaphorical location where Folly invites passersby to enter and partake in foolishness. 3. The Heights of the City This location signifies a place of visibility and influence. By sitting in the heights, Folly positions herself to be seen and heard by many, symbolizing the pervasive nature of temptation and sin. Teaching Points The Allure of FollyFolly is often presented in an attractive and enticing manner, making it easy to be drawn in. Believers must be vigilant and discerning to recognize and resist these temptations. The Visibility of Sin Sin often positions itself in places of prominence and influence, much like Folly sitting in the heights of the city. Christians should be aware of the pervasive nature of sin in society and guard their hearts and minds. The Importance of Wisdom Proverbs consistently contrasts wisdom and folly, urging believers to seek wisdom through God's Word and prayer. Wisdom leads to life, while folly leads to destruction. Guarding the Heart As Folly sits at the door, believers must guard the "door" of their hearts, being cautious about what they allow to enter. This involves being mindful of influences and making choices that align with God's will.(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 sitsוְֽ֭יָשְׁבָה (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 Links Proverbs 9:14 NIVProverbs 9:14 NLT Proverbs 9:14 ESV Proverbs 9:14 NASB Proverbs 9:14 KJV Proverbs 9:14 BibleApps.com Proverbs 9:14 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 9:14 Chinese Bible Proverbs 9:14 French Bible Proverbs 9:14 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 9:14 She sits at the door of her (Prov. 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