"it was fit she should be attended on by maidens".

Appeal to accept Folly (9:13-18)

Folly is portrayed in terms of the 'seductress', described as 'woman of foolishness' (verse 13). The brash manner in which Folly invites the simple to her house (verses 13-16) recalls the solicitations of the seductress (Proverbs 7:11-12) and contrasts with the formality and decorum of Wisdom's invitation. Whereas the banquet of Wisdom promotes and celebrates life (verse 6), to dine with Folly is to banquet with the 'dead' in Sheol

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