The Depths of Deception: A Call to Wisdom
"The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein." - Proverbs 22:14
The Bible is rich with wisdom, and the book of Proverbs encapsulates countless admonitions that serve as protective guardrails for those seeking to walk in the paths of righteousness. One such verse, Proverbs 22:14, reads, "The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein." This verse is a poignant reminder of the consequences that can follow when we stray from the principles of wisdom and heed the alluring voices that lead us away from God's truth.
To understand this verse fully, we must consider what is meant by “strange women.” In the context of Proverbs, this term often refers to the seductive allure of temptations that lead one into immorality, folly, or disobedience to God. The metaphor of a “deep pit” suggests not just danger but also entrapment and destruction. It implies an enticing, yet perilous, path lurking beneath the surface of temptation, camouflaged by the sweet whispers that promise pleasure or fulfillment but ultimately lead to ruin.
The phrase “the mouth of strange women” signifies the messages and allurements that come from those who do not have the fear of the Lord—those who promote values contrary to His Word. The seductive nature of their speech can draw individuals away from the path of wisdom, suggesting that the pleasures of sin are worth the risk of falling into that deep pit. Yet, as wisdom shouts to us throughout Proverbs, the underlying truth is that such temptation leads to destruction. Especially in a world filled with distractions and voices that compete for our attention, we must discern the sources of our guidance.
The second part of the verse,
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Proverbs 22:14 - "The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein."
"The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein." - Proverbs 22:14
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"Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good." - Proverbs 14:22
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Proverbs 10:22 - "The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it."
Proverbs 22:7 - "The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender."
Proverbs 14:14 - "The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself."
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Proverbs 24:22 - "For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?"
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