Proverbs 5:14
What does Proverbs 5:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 5:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I was well-nigh in all evil In the midst of the assembly and congregation.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I was well-nigh in all evil In the midst of the assembly and congregation.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I was in almost all evil in the company of the people.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862As a little thing I have been all evil, In the midst of an assembly and a company.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752I have almost been in all evil, in the midst of the church and of the congregation.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I was well nigh in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Peter 2:10
but chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise dominion. Daring, self-willed, they tremble not to rail at dignities:
- Jude 1:7
Even as Sodom and Gomorrah, and the cities about them, having in like manner with these given themselves over to fornication and gone after strange flesh, are set forth as an example, suffering the punishment of eternal fire.
- Numbers 25:1
And Israel abode in Shittim; and the people began to play the harlot with the daughters of Moab:
- Proverbs 13:20
Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
- 1 Corinthians 10:6
Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
- Hosea 4:11
Whoredom and wine and new wine take away the understanding.
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