Proverbs 7:4-5
The Voice
4 Say to Lady Wisdom, “My sister”;
recognize that understanding is your best friend,
5 And they will keep you from the arms of another woman—
protect you from the enchantress who entices men into her bed.
Proverbs 7:4-5
New International Version
4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,”
and to insight, “You are my relative.”
5 They will keep you from the adulterous woman,
from the wayward woman with her seductive words.(A)
Proverbs 7:21
The Voice
21 It worked! She enticed him with seductive words,
seduced him with her smooth talk.
Proverbs 7:21
New International Version
21 With persuasive words she led him astray;
she seduced him with her smooth talk.(A)
Proverbs 26:28
The Voice
28 Liars take no pity on those they crush with their lies,
and flattery spoils everyone it touches.
Proverbs 26:28
New International Version
28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts,
and a flattering mouth(A) works ruin.
Proverbs 28:23
The Voice
23 A person who offers constructive criticism will, in the end, be appreciated more
than a person who engages in empty flattery.
Proverbs 28:23
New International Version
23 Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor
rather than one who has a flattering tongue.(A)
Proverbs 29:5
The Voice
5 The one who flatters his friend
is laying a trap that will catch his friend’s feet.
Proverbs 29:5
New International Version
5 Those who flatter their neighbors
are spreading nets for their feet.(A)
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