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Proverbs 9:17
`Stolen waters are sweet, And hidden bread is pleasant.'
Proverbs 9:17 · Young's Literal Translation
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Proverbs 9:17 in other translations
Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.
“Stolen water is sweet, and bread eaten in secret is tasty!”
“Stolen water is sweet. Food eaten in secret is pleasant.”
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In context
14 And she hath sat at the opening of her house, On a throne--the high places of the city,
15 To call to those passing by the way, Who are going straight on their paths.
16 `Who is simple? let him turn aside hither.' And whoso lacketh heart--she said to him,
17 `Stolen waters are sweet, And hidden bread is pleasant.'
18 And he hath not known that Rephaim are there, In deep places of Sheol her invited ones!
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