Proverbs 2:18 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

For her house leads toward death, and her ways lead to the grave.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is warning that the path of the immoral woman leads to destruction and spiritual death.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of a father's wisdom teaching to his son in ancient Israel, specifically warning about the dangers of adultery and sexual immorality. In the broader context of Proverbs 2, the father contrasts the path of wisdom with the path of folly, using the image of an adulterous woman to represent choices that lead away from God's design for life.

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