Proverbs 2:16

To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words;

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Other Translations for Proverbs 2:16

BSB
It will rescue you from the forbidden woman, from the stranger with seductive words
AKJV
To deliver you from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flatters with her words;
CPDV
So may you be rescued from the foreign woman, and from the outsider, who softens her speech,
ERV
To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words;
NHEB
To deliver you from the strange woman, even from the foreigner who flatters with her words;
SMT
To deliver thee from the strange woman, from the stranger making smooth her sayings;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 2:16

TodeliverH5337VerbtheefromthestrangeH2114VerbwomanH802Noun FeminineevenfromthestrangerH5237AdjectivewhichflatterethH2505VerbwithherwordsH561Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 2:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 2:16
Summary
Wisdom protects from seductive adulteress deception
Event
Wisdom rescues from seduction
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom