15 Calling to those who pass by,
Who are making their paths straight:
16 (A)Whoever is [a]naive, let him turn in here,”
And to him who lacks [b]understanding she says,
17 “Stolen water is sweet;
And (B)bread eaten in secret is pleasant.”

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 9:16 Lit simple
  2. Proverbs 9:16 Lit heart

15 calling out(A) to those who pass by,
    who go straight on their way,
16     “Let all who are simple come to my house!”
To those who have no sense(B) she says,
17     “Stolen water is sweet;
    food eaten in secret is delicious!(C)

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