Proverbs 23:33 kjva — Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things."

— Proverbs 23:33, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Proverbs 23 — Context

30

They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.

31

Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.

32

At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.

33

Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.

34

Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.

35

They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.

Proverbs 23:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 23:33 say?
Proverbs 23:33 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.”
Where is Proverbs 23:33 in the Bible?
Proverbs 23:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 23, verse 33.
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 23:33.
What translation should I read Proverbs 23:33 in?
Proverbs 23:33 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 23:33?
Proverbs 23:33 reads (KJVA): “Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.” 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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