Proverbs 7:18 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Come, let us enjoy love together until morning: let us comfort ourselves with affection.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse captures the seductive words of an unfaithful woman trying to lure someone into a night of passion.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of a longer passage in Proverbs 7 where a wise father warns his son about the dangers of adultery. The speaker here is an adulterous woman trying to seduce a young man, using persuasive and enticing language. In ancient Israel, such warnings were common in wisdom literature to help young men avoid destructive relationships that could ruin their reputation, family, and spiritual life.

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