Proverbs 1:11

If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause:

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Other Translations for Proverbs 1:11

BSB
If they say, "Come along, let us lie in wait for blood, let us ambush the innocent without cause,
AKJV
If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privately for the innocent without cause:
CPDV
If they should say: "Come with us. We will lie in wait for blood. We will lay traps against the innocent, without cause.
ERV
If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause;
NHEB
If they say, "Come with us, Let's lie in wait for blood; let's lurk secretly for the innocent without cause;
SMT
If they shall say, Go with us, we will lie in wait for blood, we will hide for the innocent gratuitously;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 1:11

IftheysayH559VerbComeH3212VerbwithusletuslaywaitH693VerbforbloodH1818Noun MasculineletuslurkH6845VerbprivilyfortheinnocentH5355AdjectivewithoutcauseH2600Adverb

Commentary for Proverbs 1:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 1:11
Summary
Criminals propose violent ambush scheme
Event
Proposal of violent attack
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
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