Proverbs 5:3

For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 5:3

BSB

Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honey and her speech is smoother than oil,

AKJV

For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil:

CPDV

For the lips of a loose woman are like a dripping honeycomb, and her voice is smoother than oil.

ERV

For the lips of a strange woman drop honey, and her mouth is smoother than oil:

NHEB

For the lips of an adulteress drip honey. Her mouth is smoother than oil,

SMT

For the lips of the strange woman will drop droppings of the honeycomb, and her palate is smooth above oil:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 5:3

ForthelipsH8193Noun FeminineofastrangewomanH2114Verb dropH5197VerbasanhoneycombH5317Noun MasculineandhermouthH2441Noun MasculineissmootherH2509AdjectivethanoilH8081Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 5:3

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Proverbs 5:3

Summary

Seductive woman's words are deceptively appealing

Event

Warning about immoral woman

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC