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Proverbs 23:27
For a harlot is a deep ditch, And a strange woman is a strait pit.
Proverbs 23:27 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 an adulteress 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 the righteous rejoiceth greatly, The begetter of the wise rejoiceth in him.
25 Rejoice doth thy father and thy mother, Yea, she that bare thee is joyful.
26 Give, my son, thy heart to me, And let thine eyes watch my ways.
27 For a harlot is a deep ditch, And a strange woman is a strait pit.
28 She also, as catching prey, lieth in wait, And the treacherous among men she increaseth.
29 Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? Who hath contentions? who hath plaint? Who hath wounds without cause? Who hath redness of eyes?
30 Those tarrying by the wine, Those going in to search out mixed wine.
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