Proverbs 7:1, Solomon persuades to a sincere and kind familiarity with wisdom; Proverbs 7:6, In an example of his own experience, he shews, Proverbs 7:10, the cunning of a harlot; Proverbs 7:22, and the desperate simplicity of a young wanton; Proverbs 7:24, He dehorteth from such wickedness.
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