Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 7:19
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Berean Standard Bible
For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey.
King James Version
For the goodman [is] not at home, he is gone a long journey:
World English Bible
For my husband isn’t at home. He has gone on a long journey.
American Standard Version
For the man is not at home; He is gone a long journey:
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 7
17 I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, with aloes, and with cinnamon.
18 Come, let us take our fill of love till morning. Let us delight in loving caresses!
19 For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey.
20 He took with him a bag of money and will not return till the moon is full.”
21 With her great persuasion she entices him; with her flattering lips she lures him.
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