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

13 So she caught him and kissed him, and [a]with an impudent face said unto him,

14 I have [b]peace offerings: this [c]day have I paid my vows.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 7:13 Hebrew, she strengthened her face.
  2. Proverbs 7:14 Because that in peace offerings a portion returned to them that offered, she showeth him that she hath meat at home to make good cheer with: or else she would use some cloak of holiness till she had gotten him in her snares.
  3. Proverbs 7:14 Which declareth that harlots outwardly will seem holy and religious: both because they may the better deceive others, and also thinking by observing of ceremonies and offerings to make satisfaction for their sins.

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