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Prov. 7:4 Sister in ancient texts sometimes refers to one’s wife, as in Song 5:1. Thus, the idea may be that one should commit himself to Wisdom, rather than the adulteress, as his intended companion.
Prov. 7:6–9 The simple and the young stumble into adultery by putting themselves in the wrong place (v. 8) at the wrong time (v. 9). This is in contrast to the clear instruction of 5:8 to “keep your way from her, and do not go near the door of her house.”
Prov. 7:11–12 The woman is described in terms similar to Wisdom, who cried aloud in the streets and markets (see 1:20–21). But these are the actions of the woman Folly (see 9:13–18). Her actions (loud, wayward, in the street, in the market) show that she has a deceptive heart.
Prov. 7:13–20 The woman tries many things to appeal to the young man. She kisses him boldly in public. She flatters him into thinking he is someone special (to meet you, to seek you eagerly, v. 15). She promises sensual delights (vv. 16–18) and assures him that their affair will not be discovered (her husband will not be back anytime soon, vv. 19–20).
Prov. 7:24–25 The narrative of the fool and the trap are meant to instill in the sons the good sense to keep far from such ways or paths. Such caution is learned by obeying the father’s commandments (v. 4). Wisdom will keep them from wayward women (v. 5).
Prov. 7:26–27 The woman promises immediate pleasure, but such pleasure leads to the chambers of death.
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