Proverbs 7:25
Proverbs 7:25 in Multiple Translations
Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths.
Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.
Let not thy heart decline to her ways; Go not astray in her paths.
Let not your heart be turned to her ways, do not go wandering in her footsteps.
Don't even think about following her. Don't stray down her road.
Let not thine heart decline to her wayes: wander thou not in her paths.
Let not thy heart turn unto her ways, Do not wander in her paths,
Don’t let your heart turn to her ways. Don’t go astray in her paths,
Let not thy heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.
Let not thy mind be drawn away in her ways: neither be thou deceived with her paths.
Do not allow anything to arouse/persuade you to go with an immoral woman like that. Do not go where she goes.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 7:25
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Proverbs 7:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַל
יֵ֣שְׂטְ
אֶל
דְּרָכֶ֣י/הָ
לִבֶּ֑/ךָ
אַל
תֵּ֝תַע
בִּ/נְתִיבוֹתֶֽי/הָ
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
יֵ֣שְׂטְ
sâṭâh
H7847
to turn aside
V-Qal-Juss-3ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
דְּרָכֶ֣י/הָ
derek
H1870
way
N-cp | Suff
לִבֶּ֑/ךָ
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms | Suff
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
תֵּ֝תַע
tâʻâh
H8582
to go astray
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
בִּ/נְתִיבוֹתֶֽי/הָ
nâthîyb
H5410
path
Prep | N-cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 7:25
אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
יֵ֣שְׂטְ
sâṭâh
H7847
"to turn aside"
V-Qal-Juss-3ms
To turn aside or deviate from duty, this word describes someone who chooses to go against what is expected of them, like the Israelites who turned away from God's commands.
Definition: 1) to turn aside, go aside, turn, decline 1a) (Qal) to turn aside
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: decline, go aside, turn. See also: Numbers 5:12; Numbers 5:29; Proverbs 4:15.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
דְּרָכֶ֣י/הָ
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cp | Suff
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
לִבֶּ֑/ךָ
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תֵּ֝תַע
tâʻâh
H8582
"to go astray"
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
This word means to go astray or wander, and can be used physically or morally. It can also mean to cause someone to err or stumble.
Definition: 1) to err, wander, go astray, stagger 1a) (Qal) to err 1a1) to wander about (physically) 1a2) of intoxication 1a3) of sin (ethically) 1a4) wandering (of the mind) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made to wander about, be made to stagger (drunkard) 1b2) to be led astray (ethically) 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to wander 1c1) to cause to wander about (physically) 1c2) to cause to wander (of intoxication) 1c3) to cause to err, mislead (mentally and morally)
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) go astray, deceive, dissemble, (cause to, make to) err, pant, seduce, (make to) stagger, (cause to) wander, be out of the way. See also: Genesis 20:13; Isaiah 9:15; Psalms 58:4.
בִּ/נְתִיבוֹתֶֽי/הָ
nâthîyb
H5410
"path"
Prep | N-cp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a path or road that people walk on, like a beaten track. It appears in books like Isaiah and Jeremiah, referring to a traveler's journey. The word is used to describe a way or pathway.
Definition: 1) trodden with the feet, path, pathway 2) path, pathway, traveller
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: path(-way), [idiom] travel(-ler), way. See also: Judges 5:6; Proverbs 3:17; Psalms 78:50.
Study Notes — Proverbs 7:25
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 7:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 7:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 7:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 7:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 7:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 7:25
- Sermons on Proverbs 7:25
Context — Warnings about the Adulteress
23until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare— not knowing it will cost him his life.
24Now, my sons, listen to me, and attend to the words of my mouth.
25Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths.
26For she has brought many down to death; her slain are many in number. 27Her house is the road to Sheol, descending to the chambers of death.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 5:8 | Keep your path far from her; do not go near the door of her house, |
| 2 | Isaiah 53:6 | We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. |
| 3 | Proverbs 6:25 | Do not lust in your heart for her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes. |
| 4 | Matthew 5:28 | But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. |
| 5 | Psalms 119:176 | I have strayed like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I have not forgotten Your commandments. |
| 6 | Proverbs 5:23 | He dies for lack of discipline, led astray by his own great folly. |
| 7 | Proverbs 23:31–33 | Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly. In the end it bites like a snake and stings like a viper. Your eyes will see strange things, and your mind will utter perversities. |
| 8 | Proverbs 4:14–15 | Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn from it and pass on by. |
Proverbs 7:25 Summary
This verse is warning us not to let our hearts be led astray by sinful desires and actions. It's like a warning sign on a path that says 'danger ahead' - it's telling us to stay away from things that can harm us. Just like how Proverbs 4:23 tells us to guard our hearts, we need to be careful what we let into our hearts and minds, because it can lead us down a path of destruction, as seen in Proverbs 7:27. By filling our hearts and minds with the Word of God, as encouraged in Psalm 119:11, we can stay on the right path and avoid the dangers of sin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the warning in Proverbs 7:25 about?
The warning in Proverbs 7:25 is about the dangers of being tempted by sin, specifically the sin of adultery, as described in the surrounding verses, and how it can lead to death and destruction, as seen in Proverbs 7:26-27 and also warned against in Exodus 20:17.
What does it mean to 'let your heart turn aside'?
To 'let your heart turn aside' means to allow your thoughts and desires to be led astray from what is right and good, as warned against in Matthew 5:27-28, and instead follow after sinful desires and actions.
How can I protect myself from straying into sinful paths?
To protect yourself from straying into sinful paths, it is essential to fill your heart and mind with the Word of God, as encouraged in Psalm 119:11, and to surround yourself with wise and godly counsel, as advised in Proverbs 11:14.
What is the consequence of not heeding this warning?
The consequence of not heeding this warning is that one may fall into the trap of sin, which can lead to spiritual death, as warned in Proverbs 7:27, and also in Romans 6:23, which states that the wages of sin is death.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be tempted to 'let my heart turn aside' and follow after sinful desires?
- How can I actively work to fill my heart and mind with the Word of God to protect myself from sin?
- What are some 'paths' in my life that may seem appealing but could lead to destruction, and how can I avoid them?
- How can I seek wise and godly counsel to help me stay on the right path?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 7:25
Let not thine heart decline to her ways,.... Or turn not aside from the right way, the path of truth and holiness, to those of the whorish woman, that lead to ruin and destruction; do not so much as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 7:25
Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths. Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths. Neither err in heart (the first clause), nor in movements (the second clause).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 7:25
Decline to her ways; either to the paths which lead to her house, or to her manner of living.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 7:25
Proverbs 7:25 Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.Ver. 25. Let not thine heart.] Think not of her, lust not after her. Thoughts and affections are sibi mutuo causae. "While I mused the fire burned," so that thoughts kindle affections, and these cause thoughts to boil. See Job 31:1. See therefore that evil thoughts, though they rush into the heart, yet they rest not in it.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 7:25
24, 25. Hearken, etc. — These verses contain an earnest and affectionate exhortation by the teacher to avoid the evils on which he has been discoursing.
Sermons on Proverbs 7:25
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Susanna Teaches Circumspection by Clement of Rome | Clement of Rome warns about the dangers of lust and adultery by recounting the story of Susanna and the elders who fell into sin due to their lustful desires. He emphasizes the imp |
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Such Gnats as These by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the importance of recognizing and repenting for both great and small sins, as highlighted in Psalms 19:12. He points out that while many may lament over si |
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Repentance - Part 1 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, Derek Prince discusses the importance of repentance in the message of salvation. He highlights the role of John the Baptist as the forerunner who prepared the heart |
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Man's Ruin and God's Remedy by Oswald J. Smith | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Isaiah 53:6, which states that all people have gone astray like sheep and turned to their own ways. However, the Lord has laid the iniquity |
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God's Law by Oswald J. Smith | In this sermon, the speaker begins by reading the well-known verses from Matthew 28:18-20, known as the Great Commission. He emphasizes the importance of making disciples and calli |
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(Hebrews - Part 9): What Is Man That Thou Art Mindful of Him? by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the wickedness of mankind and how our daily conduct is evidence of our guilt. He argues that anyone who doubts the fall of man and the iniqu |
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(John - Part 12): Nicodemus - the Singular Call of God Upon Him by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of the rich young ruler who came to Jesus seeking eternal life. The young ruler had youth, wealth, morality, and a high position, w |