Proverbs 7:25

Modern

Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths.

Traditional

Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.

Literal

Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways, do not stray into her paths.

Latin

Ne abstrahatur in viis illius mens tua, neque decipiaris semitis ejus;

Hebrew

English

Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths.

The father emphasizes thr lesson: An adulteress may seem attractive, and a relationship with her is tempting, but it will lead to harm or even death.

This is the final section in Proverbs 1–9 that warns about the dangers of promiscuous women (see also Proverbs 2:16–22; 5:1–23; 6:20–35).

Theme notes and profiles

Proverbs 5:8
Keep your path far from her; do not go near the door of her house,
Isaiah 53:6
We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all.
Proverbs 6:25
Do not lust in your heart for her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes.
Matthew 5:28
But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Proverbs 4:14–15
Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers.
Proverbs 23:31–33
Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.
Psalm 119:176
I have strayed like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I have not forgotten Your commandments.
Proverbs 5:23
He dies for lack of discipline, led astray by his own great folly.