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Proverbs 7:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

I have decorated my bed with beautiful tapestries and intricate carvings, with fine linen from Egypt.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is showing how the seductive woman uses luxury and beautiful things to tempt the young man into sin.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of a longer warning about adultery, where Solomon describes a seductive woman trying to lure a young man. Egyptian linen was considered the finest and most expensive fabric in the ancient world, representing wealth and luxury. The woman is using material temptations and the appeal of comfort to draw the man away from wisdom.

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