Proverbs 2:18

Translations

Modern

For her house sinks down to death, and her tracks to the departed spirits.

Traditional

For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead.

Literal

For her house sinks down to death, and her paths to the Rephaim.

Latin

…et pacti Dei sui oblita est. Inclinata est enim ad mortem domus ejus, et ad inferos semitæ ipsius.

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English

For her house sinks down to death, and her tracks to the departed spirits.

Notes

Proverbs 2:18–19

sinks...to the departed spirits: Adultery breaks a key promise to one's spouse and to God (see also Genesis 39:2–9; Malachi 2:14).

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

Related verses

Proverbs 9:18
But they do not know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.
1 Corinthians 6:9–11
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts,
Revelation 21:8
But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.”
Proverbs 5:4–14
…in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a double-edged sword.
Galatians 5:19–21
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery;
Ephesians 5:5
For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
Proverbs 6:26–35
For the levy of the prostitute is poverty, and the adulteress preys upon your very life.
Revelation 22:15
But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
Proverbs 7:22–27
He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap,

Glossary

Path Proverbs, Book of Rephaim

Topics

Adultery: General Scriptures Concerning Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Means of Preservation From Chastity: General Scriptures Concerning Lasciviousness: General Scriptures Concerning Righteousness: Fruits of Wicked (People): Described Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Women: Wicked: Full of Deceit and Licentiousness Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning

Proverbs 2:18

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