Devine Scripture

Proverbs 5:6

Proverbs chapter 5 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

So that she findeth not the level path of life: Her ways are unstable, andshe knoweth it not.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

So that she findeth not the level path of life: Her ways are unstable, andshe knoweth it not.

Context

v.5Her feet go down to death; Her steps take hold on Sheol;

v.6This passage

v.7Now therefore, mysons, hearken unto me, And depart not from the words of my mouth.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 4:26

    Make level the path of thy feet, And let all thy ways be established.

  • Proverbs 7:10

    And, behold, there met him a woman With the attire of a harlot, and wily of heart.

  • Psalms 119:59

    I thought on my ways, And turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

  • Proverbs 11:19

    He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.

  • Proverbs 30:20

    So is the way of an adulterous woman; She eateth, and wipeth her mouth, And saith, I have done no wickedness.

  • Proverbs 5:21

    For the ways of man are before the eyes of Jehovah; And he maketh level all his paths.