Proverbs 30:20

Such is the way of a woman adulteress, which eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I wrought not evil. (Such is the way of an adulterous woman, who eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and then saith, I have done nothing wrong.)

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In The King James Version

Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.

In Context

19the way of an eagle in (the) heaven (s); the way of a serpent on a stone; the way of a ship in the middle of the sea; and the way of a man in (his) young waxing age.

21The earth is moved by three things, and by the fourth thing, which it may not sustain;

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Cross References

2 Samuel 11:4Then by messengers sent, David took her; and when she entered to him, he slept with her, and anon she was hallowed from her uncleanness + 11:4 That is, from (the) flux of unclean blood that should come till to the child bearing, for she conceived in that lying-by. And she turned again into her house, (Then David sent messengers, who brought her to him; and after she came to him, he slept with her, and at once she was hallowed from her uncleanness. And she returned to her house,)

Proverbs 7:13And she taketh (hold of), and kisseth the young man; and flattereth (him) with wooing cheer, that is, unrestful (ly), and without shame, and saith,

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 30:19-24

Four Things Little and Wise. 18 There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not: 19 The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid. 20 Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness. 21 For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear: 22 For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled… Read the whole commentary →

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