Proverbs 7:21
With much seductive speech she persuades him; with her smooth talk she compels him.
In context
18 Come, let us take our fill of love till morning; let us delight ourselves with love.
19 For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey; 20 he took a bag of money with him; at full moon he will come home.” 21 With much seductive speech she persuades him; with her smooth talk she compels him. 22 All at once he follows her, as an ox goes to the slaughter, or as a stag is caught fast 23 till an arrow pierces its liver; as a bird rushes into a snare; he does not know that it will cost him his life.
24 And now, O sons, listen to me, and be attentive to the words of my mouth.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 7:21 in the KJV
With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, With the flattering of her lips she forced him.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 7:21 in the NIV
With persuasive words she led him astray; she seduced him with her smooth talk.