Proverbs 7:16

I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 7:16

BSB

I have decked my bed with coverings, with colored linen from Egypt.

AKJV

I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.

CPDV

I have woven my bed with cords. I have strewn it with embroidered tapestries from Egypt.

ERV

I have spread my couch with carpets of tapestry, with striped cloths of the yarn of Egypt.

NHEB

I have spread my couch with carpets of tapestry, with striped cloths of the yarn of Egypt.

SMT

With adornings I spread my bed, variegated with thread of Egypt.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 7:16

IhavedeckedH7234VerbmybedH6210Noun FemininewithcoveringsH4765Noun MasculineoftapestrywithcarvedH2405Noun FeminineworkswithfinelinenH330Noun MasculineofEgyptH4714

Commentary for Proverbs 7:16

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

Overview of Proverbs 7:16

Summary

Woman displays luxurious seductive preparations

Place

Her house

Event

Adulteress adorns her bed

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC