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Proverbs 5:4 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" but in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, and as sharp as a two-edged sword. "

Proverbs 5:4

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2 that you may maintain discretion, that your lips may preserve knowledge.

3 For the lips of an adulteress drip honey. Her mouth is smoother than oil,

4 but in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, and as sharp as a two-edged sword.

5 Her feet go down to death. Her steps lead straight to Sheol.

6 She gives no thought to the way of life. Her ways are crooked, and she doesn’t know it.

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Proverbs 5:1

"My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Turn your ear to my understanding,"

Proverbs 5:2

"that you may maintain discretion, that your lips may preserve knowledge."

Proverbs 5:3

"For the lips of an adulteress drip honey. Her mouth is smoother than oil,"

Proverbs 5:5

"Her feet go down to death. Her steps lead straight to Sheol."

Proverbs 5:6

"She gives no thought to the way of life. Her ways are crooked, and she doesn’t know it."

Proverbs 5:7

"Now therefore, my sons, listen to me. Don’t depart from the words of my mouth."

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