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Proverbs 9:13

TemptationWisdom

11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.

12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.

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

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

15 To call passengers who go right on their ways:

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BSB
The woman named Folly is loud; she is naive and knows nothing.
KJV
A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.
WEB
The foolish woman is loud, undisciplined, and knows nothing.
ASV
The foolish woman is clamorous; [She is] simple, and knoweth nothing.
DARBY
The foolish woman is clamorous; she is stupid, and knoweth nothing.
BLB
The woman of foolishness roars; [she is] simple, and she has not known anything.
ÅB
Dårskapen er en kåt kvinne, bare uforstand og uvitenhet.
OTB
Dårskap er en støyende kvinne; hun er naiv og vet ingenting.
B1930
Dårskapen er en kåt kvinne, bare uforstand og uvitenhet.

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