Proverbs 7:11-12 Meaning and Explanation
“(She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house: Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.)”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Proverbs 7:11-12
The parenthetical description reveals her nature: predatory, restless, and controlling.
What Does Proverbs 7:11-12 Mean?
Loudness and stubbornness mark a woman who demands attention and resists correction. Her feet do not abide in her house—she is constantly moving, dissatisfied, driven. This restlessness is not freedom but compulsion.
She doesn't wait passively at home but roams the streets and hides at corners, searching for vulnerable men. She is a hunter. The word lieth in wait conveys both patience and predatory intent. Her seduction is not accidental encounter but calculated ambush.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 7:11-12
What does Proverbs 7:11-12 mean?
She is restless, controlling, and actively hunts for her prey.
What is the context of Proverbs 7:11-12?
The parenthetical description reveals her nature: predatory, restless, and controlling.