Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752

Proverbs 7:7-18 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

7. And I see little ones, I behold a foolish young man,

8. Who passeth through the street by the corner, and goeth nigh the way of her house.

9. In the dark, when it grows late, in the darkness and obscurity of the night,

10. And behold a woman meeteth him in harlot's attire prepared to deceive souls; talkative and wandering,

11. Not bearing to be quiet, not able to abide still at home,

12. Now abroad, now in the streets, now lying in wait near the corners.

13. And catching the young man, she kisseth him, and with an impudent face, flattereth, saying:

14. I vowed victims for prosperity, this day I have paid my vows.

15. Therefore I am come out to meet thee, desirous to see thee, and I have found thee.

16. I have woven my bed with cords, I have covered it with painted tapestry, brought from Egypt.

17. I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.

18. Come, let us be inebriated with the breasts, and let us enjoy the desired embraces, till the day appear.