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Proverbs 5:4

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Berean Standard Bible

in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a double-edged sword.

American Standard Version (1901)

But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword.

Bible in Basic English

But her end is bitter as wormwood, and sharp as a two-edged sword;

Douay-Rheims 1899

But her end is bitter as wormwood, and sharp as a two-edged sword.

Free Bible Version

but in the end what you get from her is the bitterness of wormwood and the sharp pain of being cut with a two-edged sword.

Geneva Bible 1599

But the end of her is bitter as wormewood, and sharpe as a two edged sworde.

King James (Authorized) Version

But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged sword.

One Unity Resource Bible

But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, and as sharp as a two-edged sword.

Translation for Translators

but the result of being with her will be bitter like gall and injure you as badly, like being cut with a sharp two-edged sword.

Unlocked Literal Bible

but in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, cutting like a sharp sword.

Noah Webster Bible

But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.

World English Bible

but in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, and as sharp as a two-edged sword.

Young's Literal Translation

And her latter end [is] bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a sword [with] mouths.

Context

Avoiding Immorality

³Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honey and her speech is smoother than oil, ⁴in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a double-edged sword. ⁵Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to Sheol.

Summary

Proverbs 5:4 warns against the consequences of falling into temptation and immorality. It uses vivid imagery of bitter regret and pain, symbolized by the end of one's life being consumed by anguish and sickness. The verse serves as a cautionary tale, urging readers to avoid the allure of sinful pleasures that may lead to ruin. It emphasizes the importance of making wise choices and staying faithful to God's commands to safeguard one's well-being and honor. Ultimately, Proverbs 5:4 highlights the destructive nature of sin and the need for discernment in pursuing righteousness.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

her end--literally, "her future," in sense of reward, what follows (compare Psa 37:37; Psa 73:17). Its nature is evinced by the use of figures, opposite those of Pro 5:3. The physical and moral suffering of the deluded profligate are notoriously terrible.

Proverbs 5:4

Avoiding Immorality

³Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honey and her speech is smoother than oil, ⁴in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a double-edged sword. ⁵Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to Sheol.

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Berean Standard Bible

in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a double-edged sword.

American Standard Version (1901)

But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword.

Bible in Basic English

But her end is bitter as wormwood, and sharp as a two-edged sword;

Douay-Rheims 1899

But her end is bitter as wormwood, and sharp as a two-edged sword.

Free Bible Version

but in the end what you get from her is the bitterness of wormwood and the sharp pain of being cut with a two-edged sword.

Geneva Bible 1599

But the end of her is bitter as wormewood, and sharpe as a two edged sworde.

King James (Authorized) Version

But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged sword.

One Unity Resource Bible

But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, and as sharp as a two-edged sword.

Translation for Translators

but the result of being with her will be bitter like gall and injure you as badly, like being cut with a sharp two-edged sword.

Unlocked Literal Bible

but in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, cutting like a sharp sword.

Noah Webster Bible

But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.

World English Bible

but in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, and as sharp as a two-edged sword.

Young's Literal Translation

And her latter end [is] bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a sword [with] mouths.