Pro 5:1-2 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Prov 5:1-23: 5:1-23 These instructions on embracing one’s wife and avoiding immoral women were originally addressed to young men just beginning their professional careers (see also 2:16-22 ; 7:1-27 ). This topic is also popular in ancient Egyptian wisdom writing. Summary for Prov 5:1-2: 5:1-2 Paying attention to instruction results in discernment —the ability to tell a right action from a wrong one. These instructions are vitally important when dealing with an immoral woman.

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‏ Proverbs 5:1-2

Summary for Prov 5:1-23: 5:1-23 ^a These instructions on embracing one’s wife and avoiding immoral women were originally addressed to young men just beginning their professional careers (see also 2:16-22 ^b; 7:1-27 ^c). This topic is also popular in ancient Egyptian wisdom writing.
Summary for Prov 5:1-2: 5:1-2 ^d Paying attention to instruction results in discernment—the ability to tell a right action from a wrong one. These instructions are vitally important when dealing with an immoral woman.