| Proverbs 7:10
| And behold a woman meeteth him in harlot's attire, prepared to deceive souls: talkative and wandering,
| Attire. Covered with a veil, (Genesis 38:15.) though different from that of honest women. (Calmet) --- The wanton are commonly the most gaudy; nullarum fere pretiosior cultus est quam quarum pudor vilis est. (St. Cyprian, de Habitu.) --- Prepared, etc. Hebrew, "guarded," (Calmet) or "subtle of heart." (Protestants) "who makes the hearts of youths take flight." (Septuagint) (Canticle of Canticles 6:4.) (Haydock)
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