12Now in an out-place, now in broad places, And near every corner she lieth in wait) —


In Context

9 In the twilight — in the evening of day, In the darkness of night and blackness.

10 And, lo, a woman to meet him — (A harlot's dress, and watchful of heart,

11 Noisy she is, and stubborn, In her house her feet rest not.

12 Now in an out-place, now in broad places, And near every corner she lieth in wait) —

13 And she laid hold on him, and kissed him, She hath hardened her face, and saith to him,

14 Sacrifices of peace-offerings are by me, To-day I have completed my vows.

Proverbs 7:12 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

7:12Now [is she] without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.)

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

7:12now in the street, now in the squares, at every corner she lurks.)

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

7:12Now abroad, now in the streets, now lying in wait near the corners.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

7:12Now she is in the streets, now in the broad places, And lieth in wait at every corner.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:12now without, now in the broadways, and she lieth in wait at every corner.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

7:12Now she is in the streets, now in the broad places, and lieth in wait at every corner.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:12Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.)

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:12Now she is in the streets, now in the squares, and lurking at every corner.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

7:12Now is she without, now in the streets, and lies in wait at every corner.)