Proverbs 7:15

What does Proverbs 7:15 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 7:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Therefore came I forth to meet thee, Diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Therefore came I forth to meet thee, Diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So I came out in the hope of meeting you, looking for you with care, and now I have you.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Therefore I have come forth to meet thee, To seek earnestly thy face, and I find thee.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Therefore I am come out to meet thee, desirous to see thee, and I have found thee.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

therefore came I forth to meet thee, to seek earnestly thy face, and I have found thee.

Context

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

v.15This passage

v.16I have spread my couch with carpets of tapestry, With striped cloths of the yarn of Egypt.

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