Proverbs 2:17

Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 2:17

BSB
who abandons the partner of her youth and forgets the covenant of her God.
AKJV
Which forsakes the guide of her youth, and forgets the covenant of her God.
CPDV
and who leaves behind the Guide of her youth,
ERV
Which forsaketh the friend of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God:
NHEB
who forsakes the friend of her youth, and forgets the covenant of her God:
SMT
Forsaking the friend of her youth, and forgetting the covenant of her God.

Commentary for Proverbs 2:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 2:17
Summary
Unfaithful woman rejects youth and marriage covenant
Event
Woman forsakes marriage vow
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom