King James Version
Proverbs 9:13 in the King James Version says “A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 9 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.”
Proverbs 9:13 · KJV
For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.
For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
To call passengers who go right on their ways:
KJV Study — Public Domain
“is clamorous”
H1993to make a loud sound (like english 'hum'); by implication, to be in great commotion or tumult, to rage, war, moan, clamor
“and”
H1077properly, a failure; by implication nothing; usually (adverb) not at all; also lest
“knoweth”
H3045to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
“nothing”
H4100properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and
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