Proverbs 9:18

But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 9:18

BSB

But they do not know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.

AKJV

But he knows not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.

CPDV

And he did not know that giants are there, and that her companions are in the depths of Hell.

ERV

But he knoweth not that the dead are there; that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.

NHEB

But he doesn't know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.

SMT

And he knew not that there the shades; her called ones in the depths of hades.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 9:18

ButheknowethH3045VerbnotthatthedeadH7496Noun MasculinearethereandthatherguestsH7121VerbareinthedepthsH6012AdjectiveofhellH7585Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 9:18

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

Overview of Proverbs 9:18

Summary

Foolish woman's guests face eternal destruction

Place

Depths of hell

Event

Revealing danger of her guests

Estimated Time Period

c. 10th century BC