Proverbs 7:8
What does Proverbs 7:8 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 7:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Passing through the street near her corner; And he went the way to her house,
KJV
King James Version · 1611Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Passing through the street near her corner; And he went the way to her house,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Walking in the street near the turn of her road, going on the way to her house,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Passing on in the street, near her corner, And the way <FI>to<Fi> her house he doth step,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Who passeth through the street by the corner, and goeth nigh the way of her house,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house,
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 5:8
Remove thy way far from her, And come not nigh the door of her house;
- 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.
- Jude 1:23
and some save, snatching them out of the fire; and on some have mercy with fear; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
- Judges 16:1
And Samson went to Gaza, and saw there a harlot, and went in unto her.
- 2 Timothy 2:22
But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
- Proverbs 7:12
Now she is in the streets, now in the broad places, And lieth in wait at every corner.)
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