Proverbs 9:13
The woman Folly is loud; she is seductive and knows nothing.
In context
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. 11 For by me your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life. 12 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if you scoff, you alone will bear it.
13 The woman Folly is loud; she is seductive and knows nothing. 14 She sits at the door of her house; she takes a seat on the highest places of the town, 15 calling to those who pass by, who are going straight on their way, 16 “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” And to him who lacks sense she says,
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 9:13 in the KJV
A foolish woman is clamorous: She is simple, and knoweth nothing.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 9:13 in the NIV
Folly is an unruly woman; she is simple and knows nothing.