Proverbs 5:6

Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 5:6

BSB

She does not consider the path of life; she does not know that her ways are unstable.

AKJV

Lest you should ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that you can not know them.

CPDV

They do not walk along the path of life; her steps are wandering and untraceable.

ERV

So that she findeth not the level path of life: her ways are unstable and she knoweth it not.

NHEB

She gives no thought to the way of life. Her ways are crooked, and she doesn't know it.

SMT

Lest thou shalt make level the path of life, her tracks wavered; thou wilt not know.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 5:6

LestthoushouldestponderH6424VerbthepathH734Noun MasculineoflifeH2416herwaysH4570Noun MasculinearemoveableH5128VerbthatthoucanstnotknowH3045Verbthem

Commentary for Proverbs 5:6

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

Overview of Proverbs 5:6

Summary

Deceptive paths obscure truth and entrap followers

Event

Description of confusion trap

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC