Proverbs 9:15

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 9:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “To call to them that pass by, Who go right on their ways:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

To call to them that pass by, Who go right on their ways:
Proverbs 9:15 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15To call to them that pass by, Who go right on their ways:

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“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 (<660220>Revelation 2:20). Saying as follows:”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“to allure those who are right-minded, and who are addressed as in Pro 9:4, as simple--that is, easily led (Pro 1:4) and unsettled, though willing to do right.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Go right - Who are going innocently about their business. Proverbs 9:16”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Pro 7:13-15, Pro 7:25-27, Pro 23:27, Pro 23:28 Proverbs 9:16”
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