Proverbs 5:20

And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 5:20

BSB

Why be captivated, my son, by an adulteress, or embrace the bosom of a stranger?

AKJV

And why will you, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger?

CPDV

Why are you seduced, my son, by a strange woman, and why are you kept warm by the bosom of another?

ERV

For why shouldest thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger?

NHEB

For why should you, my son, be captivated with an adulteress? Why embrace the bosom of another?

SMT

And wherefore, my son, wilt thou wander with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 5:20

AndwhywiltthoumysonH1121Noun MasculineberavishedH7686VerbwithastrangewomanH2114VerbandembraceH2263VerbthebosomH2436Noun MasculineofastrangerH5237Adjective

Commentary for Proverbs 5:20

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

Overview of Proverbs 5:20

Summary

Warning against adultery and infidelity

Event

Admonition against infidelity

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC