Proverbs 5:5

Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 5:5

BSB
Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to Sheol.
AKJV
Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell.
CPDV
Her feet descend into death, and her steps reach even to Hell.
ERV
Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on Sheol;
NHEB
Her feet go down to death. Her steps lead straight to Sheol.
SMT
Her feet go down to death; her steps will hold fast to hades.

Commentary for Proverbs 5:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 5:5
Summary
Following temptation leads toward destruction
Event
Warning about ultimate fate
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Teaching