Proverbs 5:22

Proverbs 5:23 nasb — He will die for lack of instruction, And in the greatness of his folly he will go astray.

NASB

"He will die for lack of instruction, And in the greatness of his folly he will go astray."

— Proverbs 5:23, NASB

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Proverbs 5:23 in Other Translations

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KJV
“He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray. ”
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ASV
“He shall die for lack of instruction; And in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray. ”
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WEB
“He will die for lack of instruction. In the greatness of his folly, he will go astray.”
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NET
“He will die because there was no discipline; because of the greatness of his folly he will reel.”
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Proverbs 5 — Context

For why should you, my son, be exhilarated with an adulteress And embrace the bosom of a foreigner?

For the ways of a man are before the eyes of the LORD, And He watches all his paths.

His own iniquities will capture the wicked, And he will be held with the cords of his sin.

He will die for lack of instruction, And in the greatness of his folly he will go astray.

Proverbs 5:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 5:23 say?

Proverbs 5:23 in the NASB reads: “He will die for lack of instruction, And in the greatness of his folly he will go astray.”

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 (NASB): “He will die for lack of instruction, And in the greatness of his folly he will go astray.” 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 nasb — He will die for lack of instruction, And in the greatness of his folly he will go astray.

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Proverbs 5 — Context

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