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Proverbs 2

Proverbs 2:17

The Benefits of Wisdom · Proverbs 2:1–22
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Translations

Modern
…who abandons the partner of her youth and forgets the covenant of her God.
Traditional
Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God.
Literal
…the one having forsaken the guide of her youth, and she has forgotten the covenant of her God.
Latin
…et relinquit ducem pubertatis suæ,

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Hebrew
English
…who abandons the partner of her youth and forgets the covenant of her God.

Notes

Proverbs 2:17

An immoral woman has left her husband to pursue another man. Her marriage vows before God included promises of faithfulness (see Malachi 2:14–16).

Proverbs 2:1–22

The father advises his son to seek wisdom. It will protect him from bad people and the risks of unfaithful women. The son should pursue wisdom, knowing it is a gift from God.

Theme notes and profiles

Marriage and Sexuality Wisdom

Glossary

Path Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Adultery: General Scriptures Concerning Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Means of Preservation From Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning Chastity: General Scriptures Concerning Divorce: Women: Could Obtain Forgetting God: A Characteristic of the Wicked Lasciviousness: General Scriptures Concerning Marriage: The Jews: Contracted when Young Righteousness: Fruits of Wicked (People): Described Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Women: Wicked: Full of Deceit and Licentiousness Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning