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Proverbs 23:28
Yes, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men.
Proverbs 23:28 · New Heart English Bible
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Proverbs 23:28 in other translations
She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men.
Like a robber she lies in wait and multiplies the faithless among men.
Yes, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men.
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In context
25 Let your father and your mother be glad! Let her who bore you rejoice!
26 My son, give me your heart; and let your eyes keep in my ways.
27 For a prostitute is a deep pit; and a wayward wife is a narrow well.
28 Yes, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men.
29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?
30 Those who stay long at the wine; those who go to seek out mixed wine.
31 Do not look at the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.
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