She calls to those passing by, who are going straight on their way—the foolish woman's active recruitment of travelers, specifically those on the right path, whom she seeks to seduce into deviation. The emphasis on calling those who are already on the straight path suggests that Folly's primary prey is those with some commitment to right living, whom she tempts away through seduction and deception. Her public calling in the high places parallels Wisdom's invitation but is directed toward disruption of the righteous path. This verse illustrates that the battle between Wisdom and Folly is not merely abstract but involves constant recruitment and competition for allegiance.

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