Proverbs 7:14 akjv — I have peace offerings with me; this day have I paid my vows.

American King James Version

"I have peace offerings with me; this day have I paid my vows. "

— Proverbs 7:14, American King James Version

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Proverbs 7 — Context

11

(She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:

12

Now is she without, now in the streets, and lies in wait at every corner.)

13

So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said to him,

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I have peace offerings with me; this day have I paid my vows.

15

Therefore came I forth to meet you, diligently to seek your face, and I have found you.

16

I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.

17

I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.

Proverbs 7:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 7:14 say?
Proverbs 7:14 in the American King James Version reads: “I have peace offerings with me; this day have I paid my vows. ”
Where is Proverbs 7:14 in the Bible?
Proverbs 7:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 7, verse 14.
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 7:14.
What translation should I read Proverbs 7:14 in?
Proverbs 7:14 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 7:14?
Proverbs 7:14 reads (AKJV): “I have peace offerings with me; this day have I paid my vows. ” 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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