George Leo Haydock

In temptation, &c. The meaning is, that before wisdom will choose any for her favourites, she will try them by leading them through contradictions, afflictions, and temptations, the usual noviceship of the children of God. (Challoner) — Greek, “for sideways or through crooked paths she shall walk with him at first, ( 19. ) she,” &c. (Haydock) — The narrow path leads to heaven, (Matthew vii. 13.) and to virtue. (Hesiod.)