19 My husband is not at home;
    he has gone on a long journey.
20 He took his purse filled with money
    and will not be home till full moon.”

21 With persuasive words she led him astray;
    she seduced him with her smooth talk.(A)

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19 For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey:

20 He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointed.

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

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19 For [a]my husband is not at home;
He has gone on a long journey;
20 He has taken a bag of money [b]with him,
And will come home [c]on the appointed day.”

21 [d]With (A)her enticing speech she caused him to yield,
(B)With her flattering lips she [e]seduced him.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 7:19 Lit. the man
  2. Proverbs 7:20 Lit. in his hand
  3. Proverbs 7:20 at the full moon
  4. Proverbs 7:21 By the greatness of her words
  5. Proverbs 7:21 compelled