Proverbs 5:4
but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword.
In context
1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom, turn your ear to my words of insight, 2 that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge. 3 For the lips of the adulterous woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil; 4 but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword. 5 Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave. 6 She gives no thought to the way of life; her paths wander aimlessly, but she does not know it.
7 Now then, my sons, listen to me; do not turn aside from what I say.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 5:4 in the KJV
But her end is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a twoedged sword.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 5:4 in the ESV
but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.