Proverbs 6:25

Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 6:25

BSB

Do not lust in your heart for her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes.

AKJV

Lust not after her beauty in your heart; neither let her take you with her eyelids.

CPDV

Let not your heart desire her beauty; do not be captivated by her winks.

ERV

Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.

NHEB

Do not lust after her beauty in your heart, neither let her captivate you with her eyelids.

SMT

Thou shalt not desire her beauty in thy heart, and she shall not take thee with her eyelashes.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 6:25

LustH2530notafterherbeautyH3308Noun MasculineinthineheartH3824Noun MasculineneitherlethertakeH3947VerbtheewithhereyelidsH6079Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 6:25

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 6:25

Summary

Resist physical attraction to outsiders

Event

Command against coveting attractive women

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC