Proverbs 23:27 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

A prostitute is like a deep ditch, and an unfaithful woman is like a narrow pit.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is warning that immoral relationships are dangerous traps that are hard to escape from once you fall into them.

📚 Historical Context

In ancient Israel, Proverbs was written as wise sayings attributed to King Solomon to guide people in everyday life, using vivid metaphors to convey moral and practical wisdom. This verse employs the imagery of a deep ditch and a narrow pit to symbolize the deceptive and destructive nature of immoral relationships, reflecting the cultural emphasis on sexual purity as essential for personal and communal stability. These warnings were particularly relevant in a patriarchal society where infidelity could lead to social disgrace and spiritual consequences.

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