The picture of the harlot as the representative of the sensual life, the Folly between which and Wisdom the young man has to make his choice ([Refe…

A foolish woman.—Rather, the Foolish woman; Folly personified, in opposition to Wisdom described above.

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A foolish woman [is] clamorous Some by this woman understand folly itself, as opposed to wisdom; others blind reason, ign…

How diligent the tempter is, to seduce unwary souls into sin! Carnal, sensual pleasure, stupefies conscience, and puts out the sparks of conviction…