calling to those who pass by, who are going straight on their way,
We have heard what Christ has to say, to engage our affections to God and godliness, and one would think the whole world should go after him; but here we are told how industrious the tempter is to seduce unwary souls into the paths of sin, and with the most he gains his point, and Wisdom's courtship is not effectual. Now observe, I.
Commenting on Proverbs 9:13-18
To call passengers who go right on their ways. Who have been religiously educated, and trained up in the principles of true Christianity; and who walk outwardly according to the rule of the divine word, and are in a fair way for heaven and eternal happiness.
to allure those who are right-minded, and who are addressed as in Pro 9:4, as simple--that is, easily led (Pro 1:4) and unsettled, though willing to do right.