Proverbs 7:21

“With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.”

"With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him." - Proverbs 7:21
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What does Proverbs 7:21 mean?

Proverbs 7:21 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him." This verse is part of a larger passage that is a cautionary tale about the dangers of temptation and the consequences…

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The Deceptive Allure of Flattery

Proverbs 7:21 states, "With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him." This verse captures a vivid image—a scene of seduction that speaks not only to the dangers of external temptation but also to the internal struggles we face…

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A Prayer for Discernment Against Deception

Heavenly Father, In the quiet of this moment, I come before You, seeking Your wisdom and guidance. As I meditate on the words of Proverbs 7:21, "With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him," I invite Your Spirit into my heart…

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