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Proverbs 1:12
We swallow them as Sheol--alive, And whole--as those going down to the pit,
Proverbs 1:12 · Young's Literal Translation
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Proverbs 1:12 in other translations
Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:
let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those descending into the Pit.
Let’s swallow them up alive like Sheol, and whole, like those who go down into the pit.
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In context
9 For a graceful wreath are they to thy head, And chains to thy neck.
10 My son, if sinners entice thee be not willing.
11 If they say, `Come with us, we lay wait for blood, We watch secretly for the innocent without cause,
12 We swallow them as Sheol--alive, And whole--as those going down to the pit,
13 Every precious substance we find, We fill our houses with spoil,
14 Thy lot thou dost cast among us, One purse is--to all of us.'
15 My son! go not in the way with them, Withhold thy foot from their path,
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