KJV ORIGINAL
To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
To protect you from the immoral woman, from the smooth talk of an unfaithful woman.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is explaining that wisdom protects us from people who would lead us astray through deceptive words and immoral behavior.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a longer passage in Proverbs where a father is giving instruction to his son about avoiding adultery and sexual immorality. In ancient Israel, adultery was not only a personal moral issue but also threatened the stability of families and communities. The 'strange woman' refers to someone outside the covenant community or someone acting outside proper moral boundaries.
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