Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them.
So that you won't think carefully about the path that leads to life, her ways keep changing and shifting, so you can't figure them out.
This verse is warning that the immoral woman deliberately keeps her ways unpredictable and confusing to prevent you from thinking clearly about what truly leads to a good life.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Proverbs, written by King Solomon as part of ancient Israel's wisdom literature, this verse warns against the dangers of an immoral woman whose deceptive ways can lead one astray from the path of righteous living. It reflects a cultural context where moral instruction was essential for young men to navigate temptations and maintain fidelity to God's laws. The "path of life" symbolizes a stable, godly existence, contrasting with the unpredictable and hidden motives described here.
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