Proverbs 7:21

With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 7:21

BSB

With her great persuasion she entices him; with her flattering lips she lures him.

AKJV

With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.

CPDV

She enmeshed him with many words, and she drew him forward with the flattery of her lips.

ERV

With her much fair speech she causeth him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forceth him away.

NHEB

With persuasive words, she led him astray. With the flattering of her lips, she seduced him.

SMT

With much of her talking she caused him to turn aside; with the smoothness of her lips she will thrust him away.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 7:21

WithhermuchH7230Noun MasculinefairspeechH3948Noun MasculineshecausedhimtoyieldH5186VerbwiththeflatteringH2506Noun MasculineofherlipsH8193Noun FemininesheforcedH5080Verbhim

Commentary for Proverbs 7:21

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

Overview of Proverbs 7:21

Summary

Woman overcomes resistance through persuasive speech

Event

Adulteress forces young man's consent

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC