Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 9:17
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Berean Standard Bible
“Stolen water is sweet, and bread eaten in secret is tasty!”
King James Version
Stolen waters are sweet, and bread [eaten] in secret is pleasant.
World English Bible
“Stolen water is sweet. Food eaten in secret is pleasant.”
American Standard Version
Stolen waters are sweet, And bread [eaten] in secret is pleasant.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 9
15 calling out to those who pass by, who make their paths straight.
16 “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.
17 “Stolen water is sweet, and bread eaten in secret is tasty!”
18 But they do not know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.
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