Proverbs 6:20-35
20-23. (Compare Pr 1:8; 3:3, &c.). 24. A specimen of its benefit. By appreciating truth, men are not affected by lying flattery. 25. One of the cautions of this instruction, avoid alluring beauty. take--or, "ensnare." eyelids--By painting the lashes, women enhanced beauty. 26. The supplied words give a better sense than the old version: "The price of a whore is a piece of bread." adulteress--(Compare Margin), which the parallel and context (Pr 6:29-35) sustain. Of similar results of this sin, compare Pr 5:9-12. will hunt--alluding to the snares spread by harlots (compare Pr 7:6-8). precious life--more valuable than all else. 27-29. The guilt and danger most obvious. 30-31. Such a thief is pitied, though heavily punished. 32. lacketh understanding--or, "heart"; destitute of moral principle and prudence. 33. dishonour--or, "shame," as well as hurt of body (Pr 3:35). reproach ... away--No restitution will suffice; 34-35. nor any terms of reconciliation be admitted. regard--or, "accept" any ransom.
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