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Proverbs 23:27
For a prostitute is a deep pit, and an adulteress is a narrow well.
Proverbs 23:27 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 23:27 in other translations
For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit.
For a prostitute is a deep pit; and a wayward wife is a narrow well.
For a prostitute is a deep pit; and a wayward wife is a narrow well.
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In context
24 The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him.
25 May your father and mother be glad, and may she who gave you birth rejoice!
26 My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes delight in my ways.
27 For a prostitute is a deep pit, and an adulteress is a narrow well.
28 Like a robber she lies in wait and multiplies the faithless among men.
29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes?
30 Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks.
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