Proverbs 5:1 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 5:1

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The Peril of Adultery

1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom;
¹Lend your ear to my understanding,

2 That you may¹ preserve discretion,
And your lips ^amay keep knowledge.

3 ^aFor the lips of¹ an immoral woman drip honey,
And her mouth is ^bsmoother than oil;

4 But in the end she is bitter as wormwood,
Sharp as a two-edged sword.

5 Her feet go down to death,
^aHer steps lay hold of¹ hell.

6 Lest you ponder her path of life—
Her ways are unstable;
You do not know them.

7 Therefore hear me now, my children,
And do not depart from the words of my mouth.

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American Standard Version
My son, attend unto my wisdom; Incline thine ear to my understanding:

Amplified® Bible
MY SON, be attentive to my Wisdom [godly Wisdom learned by actual and costly experience], and incline your ear to my understanding [of what is becoming and prudent for you],

Contemporary English Version
My son, if you listen closely to my wisdom and good sense,

Darby English Version
My son, attend unto my wisdom, incline thine ear to my understanding;

Good News Bible
My child, pay attention and listen to my wisdom and insight.

King James Version
My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding:

New American Standard Bible
My son, give attention to my wisdom, Incline your ear to my understanding;

New International Version
My son, pay attention to my wisdom,
listen well to my words of insight,

New King James Version
My son, pay attention to my wisdom;
Lend your ear to my understanding,

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
My son, give attention to my wisdom, Incline your ear to my understanding;

Revised Standard Version
My son, be attentive to my wisdom, incline your ear to my understanding;

Young's Literal Translation
My son! to my wisdom give attention, To mine understanding incline thine ear,

New English Translation
My child,¹ be attentive to my wisdom, pay close attention² to my understanding,

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