Proverbs 6:26 cpdv — For the price of a prostitute is only one loaf. Yet the woman seizes the precious soul of a man.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For the price of a prostitute is only one loaf. Yet the woman seizes the precious soul of a man."

— Proverbs 6:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Proverbs 6 — Context

23

For commandment is a lamp, and law is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life.

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So may they guard you from an evil woman, and from the flattering tongue of the outsider.

25

Let not your heart desire her beauty; do not be captivated by her winks.

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For the price of a prostitute is only one loaf. Yet the woman seizes the precious soul of a man.

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Would a man be able to conceal fire in his bosom, so that his garments would not burn?

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Or could he walk over burning coals, so that his feet would not be burned?

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So also, he who enters to the wife of his neighbor shall not be clean when he touches her.

Proverbs 6:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 6:26 say?
Proverbs 6:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For the price of a prostitute is only one loaf. Yet the woman seizes the precious soul of a man.”
Where is Proverbs 6:26 in the Bible?
Proverbs 6:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 6, verse 26.
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 6:26.
What translation should I read Proverbs 6:26 in?
Proverbs 6:26 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 6:26?
Proverbs 6:26 reads (CPDV): “For the price of a prostitute is only one loaf. Yet the woman seizes the precious soul of a man.” 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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