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a man who is under the LORD&#8217s wrath falls into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The mouth of an immoral woman is a dangerous trap; those who make the LORD angry will fall into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The mouth of forbidden women is a deep pit; he with whom the LORD is angry will fall into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; he who is under the wrath of the LORD will fall into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of strange women <i>is</i> a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The mouth of an immoral woman <i>is</i> a deep pit; He who is abhorred by the LORD will fall there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; He who is cursed of the LORD will fall into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; He who is cursed of the LORD will fall into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; He who is cursed of the LORD will fall into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The mouth of strange women is a deep pit; He who is cursed of Yahweh will fall into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit [deep and inescapable]; He who is cursed by the LORD [because of his adulterous sin] will fall into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the forbidden woman is a deep pit; a man cursed by the LORD will fall into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the forbidden woman is a deep pit; a man cursed by the LORD will fall into it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The mouth of strange women is a deep pit; He that is abhorred of Jehovah shall fall therein.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The words of a bad woman are like a deep pit; if you make the LORD angry, you will fall right in. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The mouth of an adulterous woman is a deep pit. The one who is cursed by the LORD will fall into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Adultery is a trap--it catches those with whom the LORD is angry. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit; a man experiencing the LORD's wrath will fall into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; he who is under the wrath of the LORD will fall into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of an adulteress is like a deep pit; the one against whom the LORD is angry will fall into it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit: he who is under the LORD's wrath will fall into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred by the LORD shall fall therein.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit. He who is under Yahweh’s wrath will fall into it. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The mouth of strange women [is] a deep pit, "" The abhorred of YHWH falls there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A deep pit is the mouth of strange women, The abhorred of Jehovah falleth there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The mouth of the strange woman a deep pit: and he cursing Jehovah shall fall there.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of a strange woman is a deep pit: he whom the Lord is angry with, shall fall into it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The mouth of a foreign woman is a deep pit; the Lord was angry with him who will fall into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the foreign woman is a deep pit; whoever incurs the LORD’s anger will fall into it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The mouth of a loose woman is a deep pit; he with whom the LORD is angry falls into it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of a strange woman is a deep pit; he with whom the LORD is angry shall fall into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The mouth of an estranged woman is a deep ditch, and he with whom LORD JEHOVAH is angry falls there.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: He that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The mouth of a transgressor is a deep pit; and he that is hated of the Lord shall fall into it. Evil ways are before a man, and he does not like to turn away from them; but it is needful to turn aside from a perverse and bad way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/22-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=4477" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/22.htm">A Good Name</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>The slacker says, “There is a lion outside! I will be slain in the streets!” <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: pî (N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">The mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/2114.htm" title="2114: zā·rō·wṯ (Adj-fp) -- A primitive root; to turn aside; hence to be a foreigner, strange, profane; specifically to commit adultery.">of an adulteress</a> <a href="/hebrew/6013.htm" title="6013: ‘ă·muq·qāh (Adj-fs) -- From amaq; deep.">is a deep</a> <a href="/hebrew/7745.htm" title="7745: šū·ḥāh (N-fs) -- A pit. From shuwach; a chasm.">pit;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2194.htm" title="2194: zə·‘ūm (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-msc) -- To be indignant. A primitive root; properly, to foam at the mouth, i.e. To be enraged.">he who is under the wrath</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: yip·pōl (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">will fall</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">into it.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/5-3.htm">Proverbs 5:3-5</a></span><br />Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honey and her speech is smoother than oil, / in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a double-edged sword. / Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to Sheol.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/7-21.htm">Proverbs 7:21-27</a></span><br />With her great persuasion she entices him; with her flattering lips she lures him. / He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap, / until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare—not knowing it will cost him his life. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-26.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:26</a></span><br />And I find more bitter than death the woman who is a snare, whose heart is a net, and whose hands are chains. The man who pleases God escapes her, but the sinner is ensnared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/9-13.htm">Proverbs 9:13-18</a></span><br />The woman named Folly is loud; she is naive and knows nothing. / She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the heights of the city, / calling out to those who pass by, who make their paths straight. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/23-27.htm">Proverbs 23:27-28</a></span><br />For a prostitute is a deep pit, and an adulteress is a narrow well. / Like a robber she lies in wait and multiplies the faithless among men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-24.htm">Proverbs 6:24-29</a></span><br />to keep you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the adulteress. / Do not lust in your heart for her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes. / For the levy of the prostitute is poverty, and the adulteress preys upon your very life. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-16.htm">Proverbs 2:16-19</a></span><br />It will rescue you from the forbidden woman, from the stranger with seductive words / who abandons the partner of her youth and forgets the covenant of her God. / For her house sinks down to death, and her tracks to the departed spirits. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-6.htm">Proverbs 11:6</a></span><br />The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-13.htm">Proverbs 12:13</a></span><br />An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-23.htm">Proverbs 21:23</a></span><br />He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-18.htm">Matthew 15:18-20</a></span><br />But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. / For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. / These are what defile a man, but eating with unwashed hands does not defile him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-6.htm">James 3:6-8</a></span><br />The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. / All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, / but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9-10</a></span><br />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, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a></span><br />The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-3.htm">Ephesians 5:3-5</a></span><br />But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed. / Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving. / 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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.</p><p class="hdg">mouth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/2-16.htm">Proverbs 2:16-19</a></b></br> To deliver thee from the strange woman, <i>even</i> from the stranger <i>which</i> flattereth with her words; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/5-3.htm">Proverbs 5:3</a></b></br> For the lips of a strange woman drop <i>as</i> an honeycomb, and her mouth <i>is</i> smoother than oil:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-24.htm">Proverbs 6:24-29</a></b></br> To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-19.htm">Deuteronomy 32:19</a></b></br> And when the LORD saw <i>it</i>, he abhorred <i>them</i>, because of the provoking of his sons, and of his daughters.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/81-12.htm">Psalm 81:12</a></b></br> So I gave them up unto their own hearts' lust: <i>and</i> they walked in their own counsels.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/107-18.htm">Abhorred</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-5.htm">Adulteress</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-19.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-26.htm">Cursed</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-5.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/psalms/7-15.htm">Ditch</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-15.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-20.htm">Falleth</a> <a href="/psalms/142-1.htm">Hole</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-10.htm">Loose</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-23.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-12.htm">Pit</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-8.htm">Strange</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-4.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-1.htm">Women</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-8.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/24-24.htm">Abhorred</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-20.htm">Adulteress</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-24.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-24.htm">Cursed</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-27.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-27.htm">Ditch</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-16.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-16.htm">Falleth</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-27.htm">Hole</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-3.htm">Loose</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-7.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-27.htm">Pit</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-27.htm">Strange</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-27.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-33.htm">Women</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-24.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/22-1.htm">A good name is more desirable than great wealth</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In ancient Near Eastern culture, adultery was not only a moral failing but also a legal offense with severe consequences. The "deep pit" symbolizes a trap that is difficult to escape, emphasizing the peril and potential ruin that comes from succumbing to temptation. This imagery is consistent with other biblical warnings against adultery, such as in <a href="/proverbs/5-3.htm">Proverbs 5:3-5</a>, where the lips of an adulteress are described as "dripping honey" but leading to "bitter" and "sharp" consequences. The metaphor of a pit also suggests a loss of control and the difficulty of extricating oneself once ensnared.<p><b>he who is under the wrath of the LORD will fall into it.</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the spiritual dimension of the warning. Falling into the pit is not merely a result of poor judgment but is portrayed as a consequence of divine displeasure. The "wrath of the LORD" indicates a state of being under God's judgment, which in biblical theology often results from persistent sin and rebellion. This concept is echoed in <a href="/romans/1-18.htm">Romans 1:18</a>, where the wrath of God is revealed against all ungodliness and unrighteousness. The implication is that moral failings, such as adultery, are not just personal or social issues but are offenses against God that invite His judgment. This serves as a sobering reminder of the seriousness with which God views sin and the importance of seeking His guidance and forgiveness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/adulteress.htm">Adulteress</a></b><br>In the context of Proverbs, the adulteress often symbolizes temptation and moral failure. She represents the seductive power of sin that leads individuals away from righteousness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/deep_pit.htm">Deep Pit</a></b><br>This metaphor signifies danger and entrapment. Falling into a deep pit implies a situation that is difficult to escape and can lead to spiritual or moral ruin.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>Refers to Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel, who is portrayed as the ultimate judge and source of wisdom.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/cursed_by_the_lord.htm">Cursed by the LORD</a></b><br>This phrase indicates divine disfavor or judgment. It suggests that those who fall into the trap of the adulteress are experiencing the consequences of turning away from God's wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/guard_your_heart_and_mind.htm">Guard Your Heart and Mind</a></b><br>Be vigilant against temptations that can lead you away from God's path. The allure of sin can be subtle and persuasive, much like the words of the adulteress.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seek_god's_wisdom.htm">Seek God's Wisdom</a></b><br>Regularly immerse yourself in Scripture and prayer to discern God's will and avoid the pitfalls of sin. Wisdom from God acts as a safeguard against moral failure.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understand_the_consequences.htm">Understand the Consequences</a></b><br>Recognize that sin has real and serious consequences. Falling into the "deep pit" of sin can lead to spiritual separation from God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/rely_on_god's_strength.htm">Rely on God's Strength</a></b><br>Acknowledge that avoiding sin is not solely a matter of personal strength but requires reliance on God's power and grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/accountability_and_community.htm">Accountability and Community</a></b><br>Engage with a community of believers who can provide support, accountability, and encouragement in your walk with Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_lucifer's_fall.htm">What does the Bible say about the value of laughter?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/biblical_view_on_attending_prom.htm">What is the significance of lions in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_evil's_nature_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about cursing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_book_of_common_worship.htm">How should Christians respond to deconstruction?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) <span class= "bld">Strange women.--</span>See above on <a href="/proverbs/2-16.htm" title="To deliver you from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flatters with her words;">Proverbs 2:16</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The mouth of strange women is a deep pit.</span> The hemistich reappears in a slightly altered form at <a href="/proverbs/23-27.htm">Proverbs 23:27</a>. (For "strange woman" as equivalent to "a harlot" or "adulteress," see note on Proverbs 2:16.) By her "mouth" is meant her wanton, seductive words, which entice a man to destruction of body and soul. It may be that theology rather than morals is signified here - rather false doctrines than evil practice. In this case the mention of the strange or foreign woman is very appropriate, seeing that perversions of belief and worship were always introduced into Israel from external sources. <span class="cmt_word">He that is abhorred of the Lord shall fall therein.</span> He who has incurred the width of God by previous unfaithfulness and sin is left to himself to fall a prey to the allurements of the wicked woman (comp. <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-26.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:26</a>). Septuagint, "The mouth of a transgressor (<span class="greek">παρανόμου</span>) is a deep ditch; and he that is hated of the Lord shall fall therein." Then are added three lines not in the Hebrew, which, however, seem to be reminiscences of other passages: "There are evil ways before a man, and be loveth not to turn away from them; but it is needful to turn away item a perverse and evil way." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/22-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The mouth</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(pî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of an adulteress</span><br /><span class="heb">זָר֑וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(zā·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2114.htm">Strong's 2114: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn aside, to be a, foreigner, strange, profane, to commit adultery</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is a deep</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲ֭מֻקָּה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·muq·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6013.htm">Strong's 6013: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deep</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pit;</span><br /><span class="heb">שׁוּחָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(šū·ḥāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7745.htm">Strong's 7745: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chasm</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he who is cursed</span><br /><span class="heb">זְע֥וּם</span> <span class="translit">(zə·‘ūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2194.htm">Strong's 2194: </a> </span><span class="str2">To foam at the mouth, to be enraged</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֝הוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will fall</span><br /><span class="heb">יִפָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(yip·pāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall, lie</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into it.</span><br /><span class="heb">שָֽׁם׃</span> <span class="translit">(šām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall, lie</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/22-14.htm">Proverbs 22:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/22-14.htm">Proverbs 22:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/22-14.htm">Proverbs 22:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/22-14.htm">Proverbs 22:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/22-14.htm">Proverbs 22:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/22-14.htm">Proverbs 22:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/22-14.htm">Proverbs 22:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/22-14.htm">Proverbs 22:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/22-14.htm">Proverbs 22:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/22-14.htm">Proverbs 22:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/22-14.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 22:14 The mouth of an adulteress (Prov. 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