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"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here." As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,
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A Deceptive Invitation
Commentators unanimously point out that Folly's invitation ('Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither') directly mimics Wisdom's call in Proverbs 9:4. This highlights a key spiritual danger: temptation often disguises itself as something good or wise. As one scholar notes, this is like Satan transforming himself into an 'angel of light' to deceive the unwary.
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19th Century
Anglican
Whoever is simple ...—She imitates Wisdom closely in her address: Satan, too, transforms himself into an angel of lig…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Whoso [is] simple, let him turn in hither The harlot's house, Popish chapels and churches. She uses the same form of…
Presbyterian
How diligent the tempter is, to seduce unwary souls into sin! Carnal, sensual pleasure, stupefies conscience, and puts out the sparks of conviction…