Proverbs 1:12

Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:

King James Version

View Chapter

Other Translations for Proverbs 1:12

BSB

let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those descending into the Pit.

AKJV

Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:

CPDV

Let us swallow him alive, like Hell, and whole, like one descending into the pit.

ERV

Let us swallow them up alive as Sheol, and whole, as those that go down into the pit;

NHEB

let's swallow them up alive like Sheol, and whole, like those who go down into the pit.

SMT

We will swallow them down living, as hades, and whole, as they going down to the pit:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 1:12

LetusswallowthemupH1104Verb aliveH2416asthegraveH7585Noun FeminineandwholeH8549AdjectiveasthosethatgodownH3381VerbintothepitH953Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 1:12

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 1:12

Summary

Villains desire to destroy victims completely

Event

Expression of murderous ambition

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC