Proverbs 7:21
With persuasive words she led him astray; she seduced him with her smooth talk.
In context
18 Come, let’s drink deeply of love till morning; let’s enjoy ourselves with love!
19 My husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey. 20 He took his purse filled with money and will not be home till full moon.” 21 With persuasive words she led him astray; she seduced him with her smooth talk. 22 All at once he followed her like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer stepping into a noose 23 till an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare, little knowing it will cost him his life.
24 Now then, my sons, listen to me; pay attention to what I say.
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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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 7:21 in the ESV
With much seductive speech she persuades him; with her smooth talk she compels him.