Proverbs 6:25
What does Proverbs 6:25 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 6:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Lust not after her beauty in thy heart; Neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Lust not after her beauty in thy heart; Neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Let not your heart's desire go after her fair body; let not her eyes take you prisoner.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Desire not her beauty in thy heart, And let her not take thee with her eyelids.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Let not thy heart covet her beauty, be not caught with her winks:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Lust not after her beauty in thy heart, neither let her take thee with her eyelids;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 5:28
but I say unto you, that every one that looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
- 2 Samuel 11:2
And it came to pass at eventide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king’s house: and from the roof he saw a woman bathing; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon.
- 2 Kings 9:30
And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her eyes, and attired her head, and looked out at the window.
- James 1:14
but each man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed.
- Song of Solomon 4:9
Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, mybride; Thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, With one chain of thy neck.
- Isaiah 3:16
Moreover Jehovah said, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with outstretched necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet;
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