Proverbs 1:12

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those descending into the Pit.

American Standard Version (1901)

Let us swallow them up alive as Sheol, And whole, as those that go down into the pit;

Bible in Basic English

Let us overcome them living, like the underworld, and in their strength, as those who go down to death;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Let us swallow him up alive like hell, and whole as one that goeth down into the pit.

Free Bible Version

Let's bury them alive; let's put them in the grave while they're still healthy!

Geneva Bible 1599

We wil swallow them vp aliue like a graue euen whole, as those that goe downe into the pit:

King James (Authorized) Version

Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:

One Unity Resource Bible

let’s swallow them up alive like Sheol ·Place of the dead·, and whole, like those who go down into the pit (of Abbadon, the unrighteous side of Sheol).

Translation for Translators

We will kill them [HYP] and get rid of them completely, just like people who are buried in graves are gone forever. While they are in good health, we will send them to the place where dead people are.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Let us swallow them up alive, like Sheol takes away those who are healthy, and make them like those who fall into the pit.

Noah Webster Bible

Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:

World English Bible

Let’s swallow them up alive like Sheol, and whole, like those who go down into the pit.

Young's Literal Translation

We swallow them as Sheol — alive, And whole — as those going down [to] the pit,

Context

The Enticement of Sin

¹¹If they say, “Come along, let us lie in wait for blood, let us ambush the innocent without cause, ¹²let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those descending into the Pit. ¹³We will find all manner of precious goods; we will fill our houses with plunder.

Summary

This verse from the Book of Proverbs warns against the temptation to join in with sinners who are eager to harm others. It cautions against being enticed by the allure of ill-gotten gain or the excitement of wrongdoing. The verse underscores the importance of making wise choices and avoiding the path of wickedness, reminding readers to seek wisdom and discernment in their actions. By heeding this advice, one can steer clear of trouble and walk in the ways of righteousness and integrity.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

Let us swallow them up alive as the grave,.... The innocent person, and those that are with him, his servants; our gang is so numerous that we can very easily dispatch him and all his attendants, and bury them out of sight at once, as if they were swallowed up alive in a grave, and so no more to be seen or heard of; and consequently we shall be in the utmost safety and security, there being no traces of what is done, nor any left to make a relation of it, or to give any information of us, or to pursue us; and whole, as those that go down into the pit; who though whole and in perfect health, shall in a moment be destroyed and cast into the pit, being first plundered of all the riches they have about them; for this swallowing them up alive and whole, which is an allusion to a beast of prey swallowing up another creature all at once, not only intends their cruelty in taking away life, but their rapaciousness in seizing upon their substance.

Proverbs 1:12

The Enticement of Sin

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those descending into the Pit.

American Standard Version (1901)

Let us swallow them up alive as Sheol, And whole, as those that go down into the pit;

Bible in Basic English

Let us overcome them living, like the underworld, and in their strength, as those who go down to death;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Let us swallow him up alive like hell, and whole as one that goeth down into the pit.

Free Bible Version

Let's bury them alive; let's put them in the grave while they're still healthy!

Geneva Bible 1599

We wil swallow them vp aliue like a graue euen whole, as those that goe downe into the pit:

King James (Authorized) Version

Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:

One Unity Resource Bible

let’s swallow them up alive like Sheol ·Place of the dead·, and whole, like those who go down into the pit (of Abbadon, the unrighteous side of Sheol).

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

Let us swallow them up alive, like Sheol takes away those who are healthy, and make them like those who fall into the pit.

Noah Webster Bible

Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:

World English Bible

Let’s swallow them up alive like Sheol, and whole, like those who go down into the pit.

Young's Literal Translation

We swallow them as Sheol — alive, And whole — as those going down [to] the pit,