KJV ORIGINAL
For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have been slain by her.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
For she has brought down many injured people, and many strong men have been destroyed by her.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is warning that the seductive woman described in this chapter has ruined many people's lives, even those who seemed strong and capable.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Solomon's extended warning about adultery and sexual temptation in Proverbs 7. In ancient Israel, adultery was not only a personal moral failing but also threatened the stability of families and communities. Solomon uses the metaphor of a seductive woman to represent all forms of temptation that can destroy a person's life and reputation.
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