Proverbs 2:17 web — who forsakes the friend of her youth, and forgets the covenant of her God:

World English Bible

"who forsakes the friend of her youth, and forgets the covenant of her God:"

— Proverbs 2:17, World English Bible

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Proverbs 2 — Context

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who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the perverseness of evil;

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who are crooked in their ways, and wayward in their paths:

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To deliver you from the strange woman, even from the foreigner who flatters with her words;

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who forsakes the friend of her youth, and forgets the covenant of her God:

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for her house leads down to death, her paths to the dead.

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None who go to her return again, neither do they attain to the paths of life:

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that you may walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.

Proverbs 2:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 2:17 say?
Proverbs 2:17 in the World English Bible reads: “who forsakes the friend of her youth, and forgets the covenant of her God:”
Where is Proverbs 2:17 in the Bible?
Proverbs 2:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 2, verse 17.
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 2:17.
What translation should I read Proverbs 2:17 in?
Proverbs 2:17 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 2:17?
Proverbs 2:17 reads (WEB): “who forsakes the friend of her youth, and forgets the covenant of her God:” 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.
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