Proverbs 9:13-15 (ESV)
14 She sits at the door of her house;
she takes a seat on the highest places of the town,
15 calling to those who pass by,
who are going straight on their way,
In contrast to the personified woman Wisdom stands the personified female Folly. Folly lacks sense; although cunning, she knows nothing of morality. She appeals to the fleshly desire to do whatever “feels” right. Hers is the path of least resistance; however idiotic, she will never cease to attract followers. Taking a seat on the highest places, in plain view, Folly does whatever she can to get the attention of those who pass by. Once she has their notice, she goes in for the kill. Although the fool doesn’t intend to waste her life and begins on the straight way, after she fixes her eyes on Folly, she can’t seem to forget Folly’s appeal to complacency. We all encounter countless requests for our attention daily. Don’t let any distractions pull you from the way of wisdom. The easier path is usually the wrong one.