Proverbs 7:5

That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 7:5

BSB
that they may keep you from the adulteress, from the stranger with seductive words.
AKJV
That they may keep you from the strange woman, from the stranger which flatters with her words.
CPDV
So may she guard you from the woman who is an outsider, and from the stranger who sweetens her words.
ERV
That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words.
NHEB
that they may keep you from the strange woman, from the foreigner who flatters with her words.
SMT
To watch thyself from the strange woman, from the stranger making smooth her sayings.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 7:5

ThattheymaykeepH8104VerbtheefromthestrangeH2114VerbwomanH802Noun FemininefromthestrangerH5237AdjectivewhichflatterethH2505VerbwithherwordsH561Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 7:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 7:5
Summary
Wisdom protects against seductive women
Event
Explanation of wisdom's protective function
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Teaching