Proverbs 9:13

“A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.”

"A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing." - Proverbs 9:13
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What does Proverbs 9:13 mean?

Proverbs 9:13 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible states: “A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.” This verse is part of the wisdom literature in the book of Proverbs, which is attributed to King Solomon, known for his great wisdom. In this…

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The Clamor of Foolishness: A Call for Wisdom

In the book of Proverbs, we encounter a range of wisdom literature that discourses on life’s complexities through a Hebrew lens. Among these pearls of wisdom is Proverbs 9:13, which states: "A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing." This verse…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Discernment

Heavenly Father, We gather before You today, hearts open and minds humbled, seeking Your divine guidance and wisdom in a world that is often led astray by folly and ignorance. In the quiet of this moment, we reflect upon Your Word, particularly the profound truth found in…

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Proverbs 9:13 - "A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing."
Proverbs 9:13-18 - "A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing. For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city, To call passengers who go right on their ways: whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant. But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell."
"A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing. For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city, To call passengers who go right on their ways: whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant. But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell." - Proverbs 9:13-18
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