KJV ORIGINAL
And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So why would you, my son, be captivated by another man's wife and hold close someone who isn't your own?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is warning against being attracted to and intimate with someone other than your spouse.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King Solomon, the Book of Proverbs was written as a collection of wise sayings to guide young men in living a righteous life amid the temptations of ancient Near Eastern culture. This verse specifically warns against the allure of unfaithfulness, which was seen as a direct threat to family stability and God's moral order in Israelite society. Such teachings emphasized the importance of marital fidelity to avoid personal and communal ruin.
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