Proverbs 2:16 bbe — To take you out of the power of the strange woman, who says smooth words with her tongue;

Bible in Basic English

"To take you out of the power of the strange woman, who says smooth words with her tongue;"

— Proverbs 2:16, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 2 — Context

Who give up the way of righteousness, to go by dark roads;

Who take pleasure in wrongdoing, and have joy in the evil designs of the sinner;

Whose ways are not straight, and whose footsteps are turned to evil:

To take you out of the power of the strange woman, who says smooth words with her tongue;

Who is false to the husband of her early years, and does not keep the agreement of her God in mind:

For her house is on the way down to death; her footsteps go down to the shades:

Those who go to her do not come back again; their feet do not keep in the ways of life:

Proverbs 2:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 2:16 say?

Proverbs 2:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “To take you out of the power of the strange woman, who says smooth words with her tongue;”

Where is Proverbs 2:16 in the Bible?

Proverbs 2:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 2, verse 16.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 2:16.

What translation should I read Proverbs 2:16 in?

Proverbs 2:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 2:16?

Proverbs 2:16 reads (BBE): “To take you out of the power of the strange woman, who says smooth words with her tongue;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 2:16 bbe — To take you out of the power of the strange woman, who says smooth words with her tongue;

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