Pro 5:3 | MHM | STEP | v. 3–6 : Solomon warns about the temptation of sexual sin, especially adultery. He says, “the lips of a strange woman drop as a honey-comb,” meaning her words and actions seem sweet and attractive at first (Proverbs 5:3 ). But in the end, this path is “bitter as wormwood” and “sharp as a two-edged sword” (Proverbs 5:4 ). The pleasure quickly turns to pain and regret. This sin leads to death and even hell, showing how dangerous it is (Proverbs 5:5 ). The person who tempts others changes her ways often, making it hard to see the truth. Her goal is to keep people from thinking seriously about their lives and choosing the right path. Sin, especially sexual sin, blinds people and keeps them from following God. As it says, “Whoredom takes away the heart” (Hosea 4:11 ).

‏ Proverbs 5:3

v. 3–6: Solomon warns about the temptation of sexual sin, especially adultery. He says, “the lips of a strange woman drop as a honey-comb,” meaning her words and actions seem sweet and attractive at first (Proverbs 5:3 ^a). But in the end, this path is “bitter as wormwood” and “sharp as a two-edged sword” (Proverbs 5:4 ^b). The pleasure quickly turns to pain and regret. This sin leads to death and even hell, showing how dangerous it is (Proverbs 5:5 ^c). The person who tempts others changes her ways often, making it hard to see the truth. Her goal is to keep people from thinking seriously about their lives and choosing the right path. Sin, especially sexual sin, blinds people and keeps them from following God. As it says, “Whoredom takes away the heart” (Hosea 4:11 ^d).