Proverbs 23:27
for an adulterous woman is a deep pit, and a wayward wife is a narrow well.
In context
24 The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him. 25 May your father and mother rejoice; may she who gave you birth be joyful! 26 My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways,
27 for an adulterous woman is a deep pit, and a wayward wife is a narrow well. 28 Like a bandit she lies in wait and multiplies the unfaithful among men.
29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes? 30 Those who linger over wine, who go to sample bowls of mixed wine.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 23:27 in the KJV
For a whore is a deep ditch; And a strange woman is a narrow pit.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 23:27 in the ESV
For a prostitute is a deep pit; an adulteress is a narrow well.