Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The mouth of an adulterous woman is a deep pit; a man who is under the LORD’s wrath falls into it. New Living Translation The mouth of an immoral woman is a dangerous trap; those who make the LORD angry will fall into it. English Standard Version The mouth of forbidden women is a deep pit; he with whom the LORD is angry will fall into it. Berean Standard Bible The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; he who is under the wrath of the LORD will fall into it. King James Bible The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein. New King James Version The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit; He who is abhorred by the LORD will fall there. New American Standard Bible The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; He who is cursed of the LORD will fall into it. NASB 1995 The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; He who is cursed of the LORD will fall into it. NASB 1977 The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; He who is cursed of the LORD will fall into it. Legacy Standard Bible The mouth of strange women is a deep pit; He who is cursed of Yahweh will fall into it. Amplified Bible The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit [deep and inescapable]; He who is cursed by the LORD [because of his adulterous sin] will fall into it. Christian Standard Bible The mouth of the forbidden woman is a deep pit; a man cursed by the LORD will fall into it. Holman Christian Standard Bible The mouth of the forbidden woman is a deep pit; a man cursed by the LORD will fall into it. American Standard Version The mouth of strange women is a deep pit; He that is abhorred of Jehovah shall fall therein. Contemporary English Version The words of a bad woman are like a deep pit; if you make the LORD angry, you will fall right in. English Revised Version The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein. GOD'S WORD® Translation The mouth of an adulterous woman is a deep pit. The one who is cursed by the LORD will fall into it. Good News Translation Adultery is a trap--it catches those with whom the LORD is angry. International Standard Version The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit; a man experiencing the LORD's wrath will fall into it. Majority Standard Bible The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; he who is under the wrath of the LORD will fall into it. NET Bible The mouth of an adulteress is like a deep pit; the one against whom the LORD is angry will fall into it. New Heart English Bible The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit: he who is under the LORD's wrath will fall into it. Webster's Bible Translation The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred by the LORD shall fall therein. World English Bible The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit. He who is under Yahweh’s wrath will fall into it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe mouth of strange women [is] a deep pit, "" The abhorred of YHWH falls there. Young's Literal Translation A deep pit is the mouth of strange women, The abhorred of Jehovah falleth there. Smith's Literal Translation The mouth of the strange woman a deep pit: and he cursing Jehovah shall fall there. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe mouth of a strange woman is a deep pit: he whom the Lord is angry with, shall fall into it. Catholic Public Domain Version The mouth of a foreign woman is a deep pit; the Lord was angry with him who will fall into it. New American Bible The mouth of the foreign woman is a deep pit; whoever incurs the LORD’s anger will fall into it. New Revised Standard Version The mouth of a loose woman is a deep pit; he with whom the LORD is angry falls into it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe mouth of a strange woman is a deep pit; he with whom the LORD is angry shall fall into it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The mouth of an estranged woman is a deep ditch, and he with whom LORD JEHOVAH is angry falls there. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: He that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein. Brenton Septuagint Translation The mouth of a transgressor is a deep pit; and he that is hated of the Lord shall fall into it. Evil ways are before a man, and he does not like to turn away from them; but it is needful to turn aside from a perverse and bad way. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Good Name…13The slacker says, “There is a lion outside! I will be slain in the streets!” 14The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; he who is under the wrath of the LORD will fall into it. 15Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.… Cross References Proverbs 5:3-5 Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honey and her speech is smoother than oil, / in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a double-edged sword. / Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to Sheol. Proverbs 7:21-27 With her great persuasion she entices him; with her flattering lips she lures him. / He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap, / until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare—not knowing it will cost him his life. ... Ecclesiastes 7:26 And I find more bitter than death the woman who is a snare, whose heart is a net, and whose hands are chains. The man who pleases God escapes her, but the sinner is ensnared. Proverbs 9:13-18 The woman named Folly is loud; she is naive and knows nothing. / She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the heights of the city, / calling out to those who pass by, who make their paths straight. ... Proverbs 23:27-28 For a prostitute is a deep pit, and an adulteress is a narrow well. / Like a robber she lies in wait and multiplies the faithless among men. Proverbs 6:24-29 to keep you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the adulteress. / Do not lust in your heart for her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes. / For the levy of the prostitute is poverty, and the adulteress preys upon your very life. ... Proverbs 2:16-19 It will rescue you from the forbidden woman, from the stranger with seductive words / who abandons the partner of her youth and forgets the covenant of her God. / For her house sinks down to death, and her tracks to the departed spirits. ... Proverbs 11:6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires. Proverbs 12:13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble. Proverbs 21:23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress. Matthew 15:18-20 But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. / For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. / These are what defile a man, but eating with unwashed hands does not defile him.” James 3:6-8 The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. / All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, / but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:19-21 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Ephesians 5:3-5 But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed. / Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving. / For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Treasury of Scripture The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein. mouth Proverbs 2:16-19 To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words; … Proverbs 5:3 For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil: Proverbs 6:24-29 To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman… Deuteronomy 32:19 And when the LORD saw it, he abhorred them, because of the provoking of his sons, and of his daughters. Psalm 81:12 So I gave them up unto their own hearts' lust: and they walked in their own counsels. Jump to Previous Abhorred Adulteress Angry Cursed Deep Ditch Fall Falleth Hole Loose Mouth Pit Strange Therein Women WrathJump to Next Abhorred Adulteress Angry Cursed Deep Ditch Fall Falleth Hole Loose Mouth Pit Strange Therein Women WrathProverbs 22 1. A good name is more desirable than great wealthThe mouth of an adulteress This phrase highlights the seductive and deceitful nature of an adulteress. In Hebrew, the word for "mouth" (פֶּה, peh) often symbolizes speech or words. The adulteress uses her words to entice and lead astray, much like the serpent in the Garden of Eden. Historically, the role of women in ancient Israel was complex, and the adulteress here represents a moral and spiritual danger. Her words are not just idle chatter but are strategically used to lure the unsuspecting into sin. This serves as a warning to guard one's heart and mind against seductive influences that can lead one away from God's path. is a deep pit he who is cursed by the LORD will fall into it Persons / Places / Events 1. AdulteressIn the context of Proverbs, the adulteress often symbolizes temptation and moral failure. She represents the seductive power of sin that leads individuals away from righteousness. 2. Deep Pit This metaphor signifies danger and entrapment. Falling into a deep pit implies a situation that is difficult to escape and can lead to spiritual or moral ruin. 3. The LORD Refers to Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel, who is portrayed as the ultimate judge and source of wisdom. 4. Cursed by the LORD This phrase indicates divine disfavor or judgment. It suggests that those who fall into the trap of the adulteress are experiencing the consequences of turning away from God's wisdom. Teaching Points Guard Your Heart and MindBe vigilant against temptations that can lead you away from God's path. The allure of sin can be subtle and persuasive, much like the words of the adulteress. Seek God's Wisdom Regularly immerse yourself in Scripture and prayer to discern God's will and avoid the pitfalls of sin. Wisdom from God acts as a safeguard against moral failure. Understand the Consequences Recognize that sin has real and serious consequences. Falling into the "deep pit" of sin can lead to spiritual separation from God. Rely on God's Strength Acknowledge that avoiding sin is not solely a matter of personal strength but requires reliance on God's power and grace. Accountability and Community Engage with a community of believers who can provide support, accountability, and encouragement in your walk with Christ.(14) Strange women.--See above on Proverbs 2:16.Verse 14. - The mouth of strange women is a deep pit. The hemistich reappears in a slightly altered form at Proverbs 23:27. (For "strange woman" as equivalent to "a harlot" or "adulteress," see note on Proverbs 2:16.) By her "mouth" is meant her wanton, seductive words, which entice a man to destruction of body and soul. It may be that theology rather than morals is signified here - rather false doctrines than evil practice. In this case the mention of the strange or foreign woman is very appropriate, seeing that perversions of belief and worship were always introduced into Israel from external sources. He that is abhorred of the Lord shall fall therein. He who has incurred the width of God by previous unfaithfulness and sin is left to himself to fall a prey to the allurements of the wicked woman (comp. Ecclesiastes 7:26). Septuagint, "The mouth of a transgressor (παρανόμου) is a deep ditch; and he that is hated of the Lord shall fall therein." Then are added three lines not in the Hebrew, which, however, seem to be reminiscences of other passages: "There are evil ways before a man, and be loveth not to turn away from them; but it is needful to turn away item a perverse and evil way." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The mouthפִּ֣י (pî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to of an adulteress זָר֑וֹת (zā·rō·wṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 2114: To turn aside, to be a, foreigner, strange, profane, to commit adultery is a deep עֲ֭מֻקָּה (‘ă·muq·qāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 6013: Deep pit; שׁוּחָ֣ה (šū·ḥāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7745: A chasm he who is cursed זְע֥וּם (zə·‘ūm) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular construct Strong's 2194: To foam at the mouth, to be enraged by the LORD יְ֝הוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will fall יִפָּל־ (yip·pāl-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie into it. שָֽׁם׃ (šām) Adverb Strong's 5307: To fall, lie Links Proverbs 22:14 NIVProverbs 22:14 NLT Proverbs 22:14 ESV Proverbs 22:14 NASB Proverbs 22:14 KJV Proverbs 22:14 BibleApps.com Proverbs 22:14 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 22:14 Chinese Bible Proverbs 22:14 French Bible Proverbs 22:14 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 22:14 The mouth of an adulteress (Prov. 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