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Proverbs 2:18

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Berean Standard Bible

For her house sinks down to death, and her tracks to the departed spirits.

American Standard Version (1901)

For her house inclineth unto death, And her paths unto the dead;

Bible in Basic English

For her house is on the way down to death; her footsteps go down to the shades:

Douay-Rheims 1899

And hath forgotten the covenant of her God: for her house inclineth unto death, and her paths to hell.

Free Bible Version

What happens in her house leads to death; following her way leads to the grave.

Geneva Bible 1599

Surely her house tendeth to death, and her paths vnto the dead.

King James (Authorized) Version

For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead.

One Unity Resource Bible

for her house leads down to death, her paths to the departed spirits.

Translation for Translators

If you go into houses of women who are like that, you will die when you are still young; the road to their houses leads to hell.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For her house leads down to death and her tracks will lead you to those in the grave.

Noah Webster Bible

For her house inclineth to death, and her paths to the dead.

World English Bible

for her house leads down to death, her paths to the departed spirits.

Young's Literal Translation

For her house hath inclined unto death, And unto Rephaim her paths.

Context

The Benefits of Wisdom

¹⁷who abandons the partner of her youth and forgets the covenant of her God. ¹⁸For her house sinks down to death, and her tracks to the departed spirits. ¹⁹None who go to her return or negotiate the paths of life.

Summary

This verse warns against the dangers of adultery and the consequences of straying from the path of righteousness. It highlights the destructive nature of such actions, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness and loyalty in relationships. The verse serves as a reminder of the value of commitment and the need to guard one's heart against temptation. Ultimately, it encourages individuals to prioritize moral integrity and uphold the sanctity of marriage.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

inclineth--sinks down (compare Num 13:31). the dead--or shades of the departed (Psa 88:10).

Proverbs 2:18

The Benefits of Wisdom

¹⁷who abandons the partner of her youth and forgets the covenant of her God. ¹⁸For her house sinks down to death, and her tracks to the departed spirits. ¹⁹None who go to her return or negotiate the paths of life.

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Berean Standard Bible

For her house sinks down to death, and her tracks to the departed spirits.

American Standard Version (1901)

For her house inclineth unto death, And her paths unto the dead;

Bible in Basic English

For her house is on the way down to death; her footsteps go down to the shades:

Douay-Rheims 1899

And hath forgotten the covenant of her God: for her house inclineth unto death, and her paths to hell.

Free Bible Version

What happens in her house leads to death; following her way leads to the grave.

Geneva Bible 1599

Surely her house tendeth to death, and her paths vnto the dead.

King James (Authorized) Version

For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead.

One Unity Resource Bible

for her house leads down to death, her paths to the departed spirits.

Translation for Translators

If you go into houses of women who are like that, you will die when you are still young; the road to their houses leads to hell.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For her house leads down to death and her tracks will lead you to those in the grave.

Noah Webster Bible

For her house inclineth to death, and her paths to the dead.

World English Bible

for her house leads down to death, her paths to the departed spirits.

Young's Literal Translation

For her house hath inclined unto death, And unto Rephaim her paths.