In Proverbs 9, Wisdom and Folly are personified as two women. What does 'Lady Folly' offer to passersby?
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Correct answer: Stolen water and food eaten in secret
Lady Folly appeals to the lower nature by offering illicit and secretive pleasures. She claims they are 'sweet,' but the text warns that her guests are in the depths of the grave.
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