Proverbs 5:3

“For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil:”

"For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil:" - Proverbs 5:3
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What does Proverbs 5:3 mean?

Proverbs 5:3 (KJV) states, "For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil." This verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament offers a cautionary warning against the enticing words and seductive charms of a "strange woman," or a…

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Beware the Sweetness of Deceit

As we delve into Proverbs 5:3, we encounter a profound warning voiced by the wise Solomon: "For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil." This verse beckons us to consider the nature of temptation, particularly in the realm of…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Discernment in Temptation

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the wisdom that Your Word imparts, especially the teachings found in the book of Proverbs. In Proverbs 5:3, it is written, “For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil.”…

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Proverbs 5:3 - "¶ For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil:"
Proverbs 5:3-4 - "For the lips of an adulterous woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil; but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword."
Proverbs 5:3-5 - "For the lips of a forbidden woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil; but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps follow the path to Sheol."
"For the lips of an adulterous woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil; but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword." - Proverbs 5:3-4
"For the lips of an adulterous woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil; but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword." - Proverbs 5:3-4
"For the lips of a forbidden woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil; but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps follow the path to Sheol." - Proverbs 5:3-5
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Proverbs 3:5 - "¶ Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding."
Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." - Proverbs 3:5-6
"¶ Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." - Proverbs 3:5
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