12 She will open her mouth like a thirsty traveller, and drink from every water that is near. She will sit down at every post, and open her quiver to any arrow. (WEB)
Sirach 26:12
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Jeremiah 2:23–25
23 “How can you say, ‘I am not defiled; I have not run after the Baals’? Look at your behavior in the valley; acknowledge what you have done. You are a swift young she-camel galloping here and there, 24 a wild donkey at home in the wilderness, sniffing the wind in t…
Proverbs 7:10–12
10 Then a woman came out to meet him, with the attire of a harlot and cunning of heart. 11 She is loud and defiant; her feet do not remain at home. 12 Now in the street, now in the squares, she lurks at every corner.
Proverbs 23:27–29
27 For a prostitute is a deep pit, and an adulteress is a narrow well. 28 Like a robber she lies in wait and multiplies the faithless among men. 29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes?
Wisdom of Solomon 6:12–14
12 Wisdom is radiant and doesn’t fade away; and is easily seen by those who love her, and found by those who seek her. (WEB) 13 She anticipates those who desire her, making herself known. (WEB) 14 He who rises up early to seek her won’t have difficulty, for he will find her sitting… (WEB)
Sirach 14:21–23
21 He who considers her ways in his heart will also have knowledge of her secrets. (WEB) 22 Go after her like a hunter, and lie in wait in her paths. (WEB) 23 He who peers in at her windows will also listen at her doors. (WEB)
Job 39:28–30
28 He dwells on a cliff and lodges there; his stronghold is on a rocky crag. 29 From there he spies out food; his eyes see it from afar. 30 His young ones feast on blood; and where the slain are, there he is.”
Proverbs 7:20–22
20 He took with him a bag of money and will not return till the moon is full.” 21 With her great persuasion she entices him; with her flattering lips she lures him. 22 He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap,
Book of Enoch 42:2–3
2 Wisdom went forth to make her dwelling among the children of men, And found no dwelling-place: Wisdom returned to her place, And took her seat among the angels. (ENO) 3 And unrighteousness went forth from her chambers: Whom she sought not she found, And dwelt with the… (ENO)
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