Proverbs 30:20

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 30:20

BSB

This is the way of an adulteress: She eats and wipes her mouth and says, 'I have done nothing wrong.'

AKJV

Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eats, and wipes her mouth, and said, I have done no wickedness.

CPDV

Such is the way also of an adulterous woman, who eats, and wiping her mouth, says: "I have done no evil."

ERV

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

NHEB

"So is the way of an adulterous woman: she eats and wipes her mouth, and says, 'I have done nothing wrong.'

SMT

So the way of a woman committing adultery; eating and wiping her mouth, and saying, I transgressed not.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 30:20

SuchisthewayH1870Noun MasculineofanadulterousH5003Verb womanH802Noun FemininesheeatethH398VerbandwipethH4229VerbhermouthH6310Noun MasculineandsaithH559VerbIhavedoneH6466VerbnowickednessH205Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 30:20

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

Overview of Proverbs 30:20

Summary

Adulteress denies wrongdoing after sinful behavior

Event

Description of unfaithful woman's denial

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC