Proverbs 5:22

Proverbs 5:23 bbe — He will come to his end for need of teaching; he is so foolish that he will go wandering from the right way.

Bible in Basic English

"He will come to his end for need of teaching; he is so foolish that he will go wandering from the right way."

— Proverbs 5:23, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 5 — Context

Why let yourself, my son, go out of the way with a strange woman, and take another woman in your arms?

For a man's ways are before the eyes of the Lord, and he puts all his goings in the scales.

The evil-doer will be taken in the net of his crimes, and prisoned in the cords of his sin.

He will come to his end for need of teaching; he is so foolish that he will go wandering from the right way.

Proverbs 5:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 5:23 say?

Proverbs 5:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He will come to his end for need of teaching; he is so foolish that he will go wandering from the right way.”

Where is Proverbs 5:23 in the Bible?

Proverbs 5:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 5, verse 23.

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 5:23.

What translation should I read Proverbs 5:23 in?

Proverbs 5:23 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 5:23?

Proverbs 5:23 reads (BBE): “He will come to his end for need of teaching; he is so foolish that he will go wandering from the right way.” 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 5:23 bbe — He will come to his end for need of teaching; he is so foolish that he will go wandering from the right way.

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