Proverbs 7
This chapter is about warnings against the adultress. You know, those sneaky, sneaky ladies that seduce you with their fancy words, looks, body, etc. This chapter isn’t a dig on women on mass. It’s literally about women who are users & do what they want when they want & don’t care about the consequences. It’s the “what to look out for” chapter. And we all could learn from this chapter. Guys, what to look out for. Ladies, what NOT to do. Please enjoy this chapter.
“My husband isn’t at home, he’s gone on a long journey.”
Proverbs 7:19
My son, keep my words & store up my commands within you. Keep my commands & you’ll live. Guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers. Write them on the tablet of your heart.
Say to wisdom, “You’re my sister.” Call understanding your kinsmen/family. They’ll keep you from the adulteress, from the wayward wife with her seductive words. At the window of my house, I looked through the lattice.
I saw among them the simple, I noticed among the young men, a youth who lacked judgment. He was going down the street near her corner, walking along in the direction of her house at twilight, as the day was fading, as the dark of night set in.
Then out came a woman to meet him, dressed like a prostitute & with crafty intent. She’s loud & defiant. Her feet never stay at home. Now in the street, now in the squares, at every corner she lurks.
She took hold of him & kissed him & with a brazen face, she said: “I’ve fellowship/peace offerings at home. Today, I fulfilled my vows. So I came out to meet you, I looked for you & have found you! I’ve covered my bed with colored linens from Egypt.”
“I’ve perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, & cinnamon. Come, let’s drink deep of love till morning. My husband isn’t at home; he’s gone on a long journey. He took his [coin] purse filled with money & will not be back till the full moon.”
With persuasive words she led him astray. She seduced him with her smooth talk. All at once he followed her like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer stepping into a noose till an arrow darting into a snare, little knowing it will cost him his life.
Now then, my sons, listen to me. Pay attention to what I say. Don’t let your heart turn to her ways or stray into her paths. Many are the victims she has brought down.
Her slain is a mighty number. Her house is a highway to the Sheol, leading down to the chambers of death.
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