Proverbs 7:10 cpdv — And behold, a woman meets him, dressed like a harlot, prepared to captivate souls: chattering and rambling,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And behold, a woman meets him, dressed like a harlot, prepared to captivate souls: chattering and rambling, "

— Proverbs 7:10, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Proverbs 7 — Context

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and I see little ones. I consider a frenzied youth,

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who crosses the street at the corner and close to the way of that house.

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He steps into shadows, as day becomes evening, into the darkness and gloom of the night.

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And behold, a woman meets him, dressed like a harlot, prepared to captivate souls: chattering and rambling,

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unwilling to bear silence, unable to keep her feet at home,

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now outside, now in the streets, now lying in ambush near the corners.

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And overtaking the youth, she kisses him, and with a provocative face, she flatters him, saying:

Proverbs 7:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 7:10 say?
Proverbs 7:10 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And behold, a woman meets him, dressed like a harlot, prepared to captivate souls: chattering and rambling, ”
Where is Proverbs 7:10 in the Bible?
Proverbs 7:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 7, verse 10.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 7:10.
What translation should I read Proverbs 7:10 in?
Proverbs 7:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 7:10?
Proverbs 7:10 reads (CPDV): “And behold, a woman meets him, dressed like a harlot, prepared to captivate souls: chattering and rambling, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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