Proverbs 9:16-17
English Standard Version
16 (A)“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!”
And to him who lacks sense she says,
17 (B)“Stolen water is sweet,
and (C)bread eaten in secret is pleasant.”
Proverbs 9:16-17
New International Version - UK
16 ‘Let all who are simple come to my house!’
To those who have no sense she says,
17 ‘Stolen water is sweet;
food eaten in secret is delicious!’
Proverbs 9:16-17
American Standard Version
16 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither;
And as for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,
17 Stolen waters are sweet,
And bread eaten in secret is pleasant.
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