Proverbs 2:16
To deliver you from the strange woman, 2 even from the foreigner who flatters with her words; 1
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In The King James Version
To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words;
In Context
15who are crooked in their ways, 2 and wayward in their paths: 1
Cross References
Genesis 39:3His master saw that Adonai was with him, + 39:3. Quoted in Acts 7:9 and that Adonai made all that he did prosper in his hand.
Proverbs 5:3For the lips of an adulteress drip honey. 2 Her mouth is smoother than oil, 1
Proverbs 7:5that they may keep you from the strange woman, 2 from the foreigner who flatters with her words. 1
Proverbs 23:27For a prostitute is a deep pit; 2 and a wayward wife is a narrow well. 1
Proverbs 29:5A man who flatters his neighbor 2 spreads a net for his feet. 1
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 2:11-22
The Benefits Conferred by Wisdom. 10 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; 11 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: 12 To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things; 13 Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; 14 Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; 15 Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths: 16 To deliver thee from the strange… Read the whole commentary →