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Proverbs 6:24-1953 kjv — To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman. Lust not after her beauty in thin…

King James Version

24

To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.

25

Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.

26

For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.

27

Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

28

Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?

29

So he that goeth in to his neighbour’s wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.

30

Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;

31

But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.

32

But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.

33

A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.

34

For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.

35

He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.

— Proverbs 6:24-1953, King James Version

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    “They will keep you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the strange woman. Let not your heart's desire go after her fair body; let not her eyes take you prisoner. For a loose woman is looking for a cake of bread, but another man's wife goes after one's very life. May a man take fire to his breast without burning his clothing? Or may one go on lighted coals, and his feet not be burned? So it is with him who goes in to his neighbour's wife; he who has anything to do with her will not go free from punishment. Men do not have a low opinion of a thief who takes food when he is in need of it: But if he is taken in the act he will have to give back seven times as much, giving up all his property which is in his house. He who takes another man's wife is without all sense: he who does it is the cause of destruction to his soul. Wounds will be his and loss of honour, and his shame may not be washed away. For bitter is the wrath of an angry husband; in the day of punishment he will have no mercy. He will not take any payment; and he will not make peace with you though your money offerings are increased.”

Proverbs 6 — Context

21

Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.

22

When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.

23

For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

24

To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.

25

Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.

26

For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.

27

Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

28

Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?

29

So he that goeth in to his neighbour’s wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.

30

Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;

31

But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.

32

But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.

33

A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.

34

For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.

35

He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.

Proverbs 6:24-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 6:24-1953 say?
Proverbs 6:24-1953 in the King James Version reads: “To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman. Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids. For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life. Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned? So he that goeth in to his neighbour’s wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent. Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry; But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house. But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away. For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance. He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts. ”
Where is Proverbs 6:24-1953 in the Bible?
Proverbs 6:24-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 6, verses 24–1953.
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 6:24-1953.
What translation should I read Proverbs 6:24-1953 in?
Proverbs 6:24-1953 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 6:24-1953?
Proverbs 6:24-1953 reads (KJV): “To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman. Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids. For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life. Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned? So he that goeth in to his neighbour’s wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent. Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry; But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house. But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away. For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance. He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts. ” 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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