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Proverbs 7:15-1964 bbe — So I came out in the hope of meeting you, looking for you with care, and now I have you. My bed is covered with cushion…

Bible in Basic English

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So I came out in the hope of meeting you, looking for you with care, and now I have you.

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My bed is covered with cushions of needlework, with coloured cloths of the cotton thread of Egypt;

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I have made my bed sweet with perfumes and spices.

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Come, let us take our pleasure in love till the morning, having joy in love's delights.

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For the master of the house is away on a long journey:

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He has taken a bag of money with him; he is coming back at the full moon.

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With her fair words she overcame him, forcing him with her smooth lips.

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The simple man goes after her, like an ox going to its death, like a roe pulled by a cord;

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Like a bird falling into a net; with no thought that his life is in danger, till an arrow goes into his side.

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So now, my sons, give ear to me; give attention to the sayings of my mouth;

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Let not your heart be turned to her ways, do not go wandering in her footsteps.

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For those wounded and made low by her are great in number; and all those who have come to their death through her are a great army.

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Her house is the way to the underworld, going down to the rooms of death.

— Proverbs 7:15-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“Therefore came I forth to meet thee, Diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee. I have spread my couch with carpets of tapestry, With striped cloths of the yarn of Egypt. I have perfumed my bed With myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning; Let us solace ourselves with loves. For the man is not at home; He is gone a long journey: He hath taken a bag of money with him; He will come home at the full moon. With her much fair speech she causeth him to yield; With the flattering of her lips she forceth him along. He goeth after her straightway, As an ox goeth to the slaughter, Or asone infetters to the correction of the fool; Till an arrow strike through his liver; As a bird hasteth to the snare, And knoweth not that it is for his life. Now therefore, mysons, hearken unto me, And attend to the words of my mouth. Let not thy heart decline to her ways; Go not astray in her paths. For she hath cast down many wounded: Yea, all her slain are a mighty host. Her house is the way to Sheol, Going down to the chambers of death. ”
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Proverbs 7 — Context

12

Now she is in the street, now in the open spaces, waiting at every turning of the road.

13

So she took him by his hand, kissing him, and without a sign of shame she said to him:

14

I have a feast of peace-offerings, for today my oaths have been effected.

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So I came out in the hope of meeting you, looking for you with care, and now I have you.

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My bed is covered with cushions of needlework, with coloured cloths of the cotton thread of Egypt;

17

I have made my bed sweet with perfumes and spices.

18

Come, let us take our pleasure in love till the morning, having joy in love's delights.

19

For the master of the house is away on a long journey:

20

He has taken a bag of money with him; he is coming back at the full moon.

21

With her fair words she overcame him, forcing him with her smooth lips.

22

The simple man goes after her, like an ox going to its death, like a roe pulled by a cord;

23

Like a bird falling into a net; with no thought that his life is in danger, till an arrow goes into his side.

24

So now, my sons, give ear to me; give attention to the sayings of my mouth;

25

Let not your heart be turned to her ways, do not go wandering in her footsteps.

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For those wounded and made low by her are great in number; and all those who have come to their death through her are a great army.

27

Her house is the way to the underworld, going down to the rooms of death.

Proverbs 7:15-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 7:15-1964 say?

Proverbs 7:15-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So I came out in the hope of meeting you, looking for you with care, and now I have you. My bed is covered with cushions of needlework, with coloured cloths of the cotton thread of Egypt; I have made my bed sweet with perfumes and spices. Come, let us take our pleasure in love till the morning, having joy in love's delights. For the master of the house is away on a long journey: He has taken a bag of money with him; he is coming back at the full moon. With her fair words she overcame him, forcing him with her smooth lips. The simple man goes after her, like an ox going to its death, like a roe pulled by a cord; Like a bird falling into a net; with no thought that his life is in danger, till an arrow goes into his side. So now, my sons, give ear to me; give attention to the sayings of my mouth; Let not your heart be turned to her ways, do not go wandering in her footsteps. For those wounded and made low by her are great in number; and all those who have come to their death through her are a great army. Her house is the way to the underworld, going down to the rooms of death.”

Where is Proverbs 7:15-1964 in the Bible?

Proverbs 7:15-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 7, verses 15–1964.

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 7:15-1964.

What translation should I read Proverbs 7:15-1964 in?

Proverbs 7:15-1964 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 7:15-1964?

Proverbs 7:15-1964 reads (BBE): “So I came out in the hope of meeting you, looking for you with care, and now I have you. My bed is covered with cushions of needlework, with coloured cloths of the cotton thread of Egypt; I have made my bed sweet with perfumes and spices. Come, let us take our pleasure in love till the morning, having joy in love's delights. For the master of the house is away on a long journey: He has taken a bag of money with him; he is coming back at the full moon. With her fair words she overcame him, forcing him with her smooth lips. The simple man goes after her, like an ox going to its death, like a roe pulled by a cord; Like a bird falling into a net; with no thought that his life is in danger, till an arrow goes into his side. So now, my sons, give ear to me; give attention to the sayings of my mouth; Let not your heart be turned to her ways, do not go wandering in her footsteps. For those wounded and made low by her are great in number; and all those who have come to their death through her are a great army. Her house is the way to the underworld, going down to the rooms of death.” 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.