Proverbs 9:17

Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 9:17

BSB
"Stolen water is sweet, and bread eaten in secret is tasty!"
AKJV
Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.
CPDV
"Stolen waters are more soothing, and secret bread is more pleasant."
ERV
Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.
NHEB
"Stolen water is sweet. Food eaten in secret is pleasant."
SMT
Stolen waters will be sweet, and the bread of secrets shall be pleasant.

Commentary for Proverbs 9:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 9:17
Summary
Forbidden pleasures seem appealing but deceive
Event
Describing appeal of forbidden acts
Estimated Time Period
c. 10th century BC
Category
Teaching