Proverbs 5:6
What does Proverbs 5:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 5:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000So that she findeth not the level path of life: Her ways are unstable, andshe knoweth it not.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901So that she findeth not the level path of life: Her ways are unstable, andshe knoweth it not.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949She never keeps her mind on the road of life; her ways are uncertain, she has no knowledge.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The path of life--lest thou ponder, Moved have her paths--thou knowest not.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752They walk not by the path of life, her steps are wandering, and unaccountable.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Lest she should ponder the path of life, her ways wander, she knoweth not [whither].
Context
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.
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