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Proverbs 23:28

World English Bible

Yes, she lies in wait like a robber,
and increases the unfaithful among men.

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Proverbs 23:28 in other translations

Yea, she lieth in wait as a robber, And increaseth the treacherous among men.

Proverbs 23:28 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 23:28 in context

  1. 26My son, give me your heart;
    and let your eyes keep in my ways.
  2. 27For a prostitute is a deep pit;
    and a wayward wife is a narrow well.
  3. 28Yes, she lies in wait like a robber,
    and increases the unfaithful among men.
  4. 29Who has woe?
    Who has sorrow?
    Who has strife?
    Who has complaints?
    Who has needless bruises?
    Who has bloodshot eyes?
  5. 30Those who stay long at the wine;
    those who go to seek out mixed wine.