Proverbs 23:28

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 23:28

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Berean Standard Bible

Like a robber she lies in wait and multiplies the faithless among men.

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KJV

King James Version

She also lieth in wait as [for] a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men.

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WEB

World English Bible

Yes, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Yea, she lieth in wait as a robber, And increaseth the treacherous among men.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 23

²⁶ My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes delight in my ways.

²⁷ For a prostitute is a deep pit, and an adulteress is a narrow well.

²⁸ Like a robber she lies in wait and multiplies the faithless among men.

²⁹ Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes?

³⁰ Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks.

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