Proverbs 9:15

15 and calls to those who pass by, those minding their own business,

Proverbs 9:15 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 9:15

To call passengers who go right on their ways.
] Who have been religiously educated, and trained up in the principles of true Christianity; and who walk outwardly according to the rule of the divine word, and are in a fair way for heaven and eternal happiness. These she has her eye upon as they pass along, and calls unto them, and endeavours to turn them aside out of the way they are going, to make them proselytes to her antichristian religion; which, when she succeeds in, she glories and boasts of; just as harlots are very desirous of seducing and debauching chaste, innocent, and virtuous persons; see ( Revelation 2:20 ) . Saying as follows:

Proverbs 9:15 In-Context

13 The woman Stupidity is loud, gullible, and ignorant.

14 She sits at the doorway of her house. She is enthroned on the high ground of the city

15 and calls to those who pass by, those minding their own business,

16 "Whoever is gullible turn in here!" She says to a person without sense,

17 "Stolen waters are sweet, and food eaten in secret is tasty."