Proverbs 9:15

15 to call to those who pass by the way, to those who straighten their ways;

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 A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple and knows nothing.

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

15 to call to those who pass by the way, to those who straighten their ways;

16 Whosoever is simple, let him turn in here; and as for him that lacks understanding, she saith unto him:

17 Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.