Proverbs 7:5
What does Proverbs 7:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 7:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000That they may keep thee from the strange woman, From the foreigner that flattereth with her words.
KJV
King James Version · 1611That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901That they may keep thee from the strange woman, From the foreigner that flattereth with her words.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949So that they may keep you from the strange woman, even from her whose words are smooth.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862To preserve thee from a strange woman, From a stranger who hath made smooth her sayings.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752That she may keep thee from the woman that is not thine, and from the stranger who sweeteneth her words.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890that they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger who flattereth with her words.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 5:3
For the lips of a strange woman drop honey, And her mouth is smoother than oil:
- Proverbs 6:24
To keep thee from the evil woman, From the flattery of the foreigner’s tongue.
- Proverbs 2:16
To deliver thee from the strange woman, Even from the foreigner that flattereth with her words;
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