Proverbs 7:13

What does Proverbs 7:13 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 7:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

So she caught him, and kissed him, Andwith an impudent face she said unto him:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

So she caught him, and kissed him, Andwith an impudent face she said unto him:

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So she took him by his hand, kissing him, and without a sign of shame she said to him:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And she laid hold on him, and kissed him, She hath hardened her face, and saith to him,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And catching the young man, she kisseth him, and with an impudent face, flattereth, saying:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And she caught him and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him,

Context

v.12Now she is in the streets, now in the broad places, And lieth in wait at every corner.)

v.13This passage

v.14Sacrifices of peace-offerings are with me; This day have I paid my vows.

Cross references

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

  • Ezekiel 2:6

    And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns are with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house.

  • Isaiah 50:7

    For the Lord Jehovah will help me; therefore have I not been confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame.

  • Numbers 31:16

    Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against Jehovah in the matter of Peor, and so the plague was among the congregation of Jehovah.

  • Revelation 2:20

    But I have this against thee, that thou sufferest the woman Jezebel, who calleth herself a prophetess; and she teacheth and seduceth my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed to idols.

  • Numbers 25:6

    And, behold, one of the children of Israel came and brought unto his brethren a Midianitish woman in the sight of Moses, and in the sight of all the congregation of the children of Israel, while they were weeping at the door of the tent of meeting.

  • Genesis 39:7

    And it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me.

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