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Proverbs 7:10

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Behold, there a woman met him with the attire of a prostitute, and with crafty intent.

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Verse 10. Attire. Covered with a veil, (Genesis 38:15) though different from that of honest women. Calmet.—The wanton are commonly the most gaudy; nullarum fere pretiosior cultus est quam quarum pudor vilis est. S. Cyp. de Habitu.—Prepared, and so forth Hebrew “guarded,” ( Calmet.) or “subtle of heart.” Prot. “who makes the hearts of youths take flight.” Septuagint Song of Songs 6:4. Bible.

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