Proverbs 9:15

9:15 calling out to those who are passing by her in the way,

who go straight on their way.


tn The infinitive construct “calling out” functions epexegetically in the sentence, explaining how the previous action was accomplished.

tn The term “her” does not appear in the Hebrew text, but is supplied for the sake of clarity and smoothness.

tn The noun is a genitive of location after the construct participle. Its parallel word is also an adverbial accusative of location.

tn The participle modifies the participle in the first colon. To describe the passers-by in this context as those “who go straight” means that they are quiet and unwary.