Proverbs 7:17 nasb — "I have sprinkled my bed With myrrh, aloes and cinnamon.

NASB

""I have sprinkled my bed With myrrh, aloes and cinnamon."

— Proverbs 7:17, NASB

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Proverbs 7 — Context

14

"I was due to offer peace offerings; Today I have paid my vows.

15

"Therefore I have come out to meet you, To seek your presence earnestly, and I have found you.

16

"I have spread my couch with coverings, With colored linens of Egypt.

17

"I have sprinkled my bed With myrrh, aloes and cinnamon.

18

"Come, let us drink our fill of love until morning; Let us delight ourselves with caresses.

19

"For my husband is not at home, He has gone on a long journey;

20

He has taken a bag of money with him, At the full moon he will come home."

Proverbs 7:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 7:17 say?
Proverbs 7:17 in the NASB reads: “"I have sprinkled my bed With myrrh, aloes and cinnamon.”
Where is Proverbs 7:17 in the Bible?
Proverbs 7:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 7, verse 17.
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 7:17.
What translation should I read Proverbs 7:17 in?
Proverbs 7:17 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 7:17?
Proverbs 7:17 reads (NASB): “"I have sprinkled my bed With myrrh, aloes and cinnamon.” 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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