Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.
This is how an unfaithful woman acts: she commits adultery, then casually wipes her mouth and says, 'I haven't done anything wrong.'
The writer is describing how some people can commit serious wrongs and then act as if they've done nothing harmful at all.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of ancient Israel, Proverbs was a collection of wise sayings attributed to King Solomon and others, including Agur in Chapter 30, designed to impart practical wisdom for daily living in a society that valued moral integrity and covenant faithfulness. This verse uses a simple, everyday image of eating and wiping one's mouth to illustrate the deceptive denial of sin, particularly adultery, which was strictly forbidden under the Mosaic Law as a violation of marital and communal bonds. Such proverbs were part of oral tradition passed down to guide people in navigating the temptations of life.
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