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Proverbs 5:4
But in the end she is bitter like [the extract of] wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword.
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Christian Standard Bible®
in the end she’s as bitter as wormwoodand as sharp as a double-edged sword.
in the end she’s as bitter as wormwoodand as sharp as a double-edged sword.
Hebrew Names Version
But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, And as sharp as a two-edged sword.
But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, And as sharp as a two-edged sword.
King James Version
But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
English Standard Version
but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
New Century Version
But in the end she will bring you sorrow, causing you pain like a two-edged sword.
But in the end she will bring you sorrow, causing you pain like a two-edged sword.
New English Translation
but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
New American Standard Bible
But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword.
But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword.
World English Bible
But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, And as sharp as a two-edged sword.
But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, And as sharp as a two-edged sword.
Geneva Bible (1587)
But the end of her is bitter as wormewood, and sharpe as a two edged sworde.
But the end of her is bitter as wormewood, and sharpe as a two edged sworde.
Legacy Standard Bible
But her end is bitter as wormwood,Sharp as a two‑edged sword.
But her end is bitter as wormwood,Sharp as a two‑edged sword.
Berean Standard Bible
her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a double-edged sword.
her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a double-edged sword.
Contemporary English Version
But all that you really get from being with her is bitter poison and pain.
But all that you really get from being with her is bitter poison and pain.
Complete Jewish Bible
but in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, sharp as a double-edged sword.
but in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, sharp as a double-edged sword.
Darby Translation
but her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
but her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
Easy-to-Read Version
But in the end, she will bring only bitterness and pain. It will be like bitter poison and a sharp sword.
But in the end, she will bring only bitterness and pain. It will be like bitter poison and a sharp sword.
George Lamsa Translation
But the end of her life is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
But the end of her life is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
Good News Translation
but when it is all over, she leaves you nothing but bitterness and pain.
but when it is all over, she leaves you nothing but bitterness and pain.
Lexham English Bible
But her end is bitter as the wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
But her end is bitter as the wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
Literal Translation
but afterwards, she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a sword of mouths;
but afterwards, she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a sword of mouths;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But at ye last she is as bitter as wormwod, and as sharpe as a two edged swerde.
But at ye last she is as bitter as wormwod, and as sharpe as a two edged swerde.
American Standard Version
But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword.
But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword.
Bible in Basic English
But her end is bitter as wormwood, and sharp as a two-edged sword;
But her end is bitter as wormwood, and sharp as a two-edged sword;
JPS Old Testament (1917)
But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
King James Version (1611)
But her end is bitter as wormewood, sharpe as a two edged sword.
But her end is bitter as wormewood, sharpe as a two edged sword.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But at the laste she is as bitter as wormewood, and as sharpe as a two edged sworde.
But at the laste she is as bitter as wormewood, and as sharpe as a two edged sworde.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
but afterwards thou wilt find her more bitter than gall, and sharper than a two-edged sword.
but afterwards thou wilt find her more bitter than gall, and sharper than a two-edged sword.
English Revised Version
But her latter end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
But her latter end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
but the last thingis ben bittir as wormod, and hir tunge is scharp as a swerd keruynge on ech side.
but the last thingis ben bittir as wormod, and hir tunge is scharp as a swerd keruynge on ech side.
Update Bible Version
But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword.
But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword.
Webster's Bible Translation
But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
New King James Version
But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword.
But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword.
New Living Translation
But in the end she is as bitter as poison, as dangerous as a double-edged sword.
But in the end she is as bitter as poison, as dangerous as a double-edged sword.
New Life Bible
But in the end she is as bitter tasting as wormwood, and as sharp as a sword that cuts both ways.
But in the end she is as bitter tasting as wormwood, and as sharp as a sword that cuts both ways.
New Revised Standard
but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, the latter end of her, is bitter as wormwood, sharp, as a two-edged sword!
But, the latter end of her, is bitter as wormwood, sharp, as a two-edged sword!
Douay-Rheims Bible
But her end is bitter as wormwood, and sharp as a two-edged sword.
But her end is bitter as wormwood, and sharp as a two-edged sword.
Revised Standard Version
but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
Young's Literal Translation
And her latter end [is] bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a sword [with] mouths.
And her latter end [is] bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a sword [with] mouths.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword.
But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword.
Contextual Overview
1My son, be attentive to my wisdom [godly wisdom learned by costly experience], Incline your ear to my understanding; 2That you may exercise discrimination and discretion (good judgment), And your lips may reserve knowledge and answer wisely [to temptation]. 3For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey [like a honeycomb] And her speech is smoother than oil; 4But in the end she is bitter like [the extract of] wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword.5Her feet go down to death; Her steps take hold of Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead), 6So that she does not think [seriously] about the path of life; Her ways are aimless and unstable; you cannot know where her path leads. 7Now then, my sons, listen to me And do not depart from (forget) the words of my mouth. 8Let your way [in life] be far from her, And do not go near the door of her house [avoid even being near the places of temptation], 9Or you will give your honor to others, And your years to the cruel one, 10And strangers will be filled with your strength And your hard-earned wealth will go to the house of a foreigner [who does not know God];
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
her: Proverbs 6:24-35, Proverbs 7:22, Proverbs 7:23, Proverbs 9:18, Proverbs 23:27, Proverbs 23:28, Ecclesiastes 7:26, Hebrews 12:15, Hebrews 12:16
sharp: Judges 16:4-6, Judges 16:15-21, Psalms 55:21, Hebrews 4:12
Reciprocal: Numbers 5:18 - the bitter water Numbers 5:27 - if she be defiled Proverbs 2:18 - General Proverbs 14:13 - General Revelation 8:11 - Wormwood
Cross-References
Genesis 1:28
And God blessed them [granting them certain authority] and said to them, "Be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth, and subjugate it [putting it under your power]; and rule over (dominate) the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and every living thing that moves upon the earth."
And God blessed them [granting them certain authority] and said to them, "Be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth, and subjugate it [putting it under your power]; and rule over (dominate) the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and every living thing that moves upon the earth."
Genesis 5:1
This is the book (the written record, the history) of the generations of [the descendants of] Adam. When God created man, He made him in the likeness of God [not physical, but a spiritual personality and moral likeness].
This is the book (the written record, the history) of the generations of [the descendants of] Adam. When God created man, He made him in the likeness of God [not physical, but a spiritual personality and moral likeness].
Genesis 5:3
When Adam had lived a hundred and thirty years, he became the father of a son in his own likeness, according to his image, and named him Seth.
When Adam had lived a hundred and thirty years, he became the father of a son in his own likeness, according to his image, and named him Seth.
Genesis 5:7
Seth lived eight hundred and seven years after the birth of Enosh, and he had other sons and daughters.
Seth lived eight hundred and seven years after the birth of Enosh, and he had other sons and daughters.
Genesis 5:10
Enosh lived eight hundred and fifteen years after the birth of Kenan and had other sons and daughters.
Enosh lived eight hundred and fifteen years after the birth of Kenan and had other sons and daughters.
Genesis 5:13
Kenan lived eight hundred and forty years after the birth of Mahalalel and had other sons and daughters.
Kenan lived eight hundred and forty years after the birth of Mahalalel and had other sons and daughters.
Genesis 5:19
Jared lived eight hundred years after the birth of Enoch and had other sons and daughters.
Jared lived eight hundred years after the birth of Enoch and had other sons and daughters.
Genesis 5:22
Enoch walked [in habitual fellowship] with God three hundred years after the birth of Methuselah and had other sons and daughters.
Enoch walked [in habitual fellowship] with God three hundred years after the birth of Methuselah and had other sons and daughters.
Genesis 5:26
Methuselah lived seven hundred and eighty-two years after the birth of Lamech and had other sons and daughters.
Methuselah lived seven hundred and eighty-two years after the birth of Lamech and had other sons and daughters.
Genesis 5:30
Lamech lived five hundred and ninety-five years after the birth of Noah and had other sons and daughters.
Lamech lived five hundred and ninety-five years after the birth of Noah and had other sons and daughters.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But her end is bitter as wormwood,.... Which is opposed to the honeycomb her lips are said to drop; so that, as Juvenal says g, "plus aloes quam mellis habet": the end which she brings persons to, or the issue of complying with her, is bitterness; such as loss of credit, substance, and health, remorse of conscience, and fear of death, corporeal and eternal; see Ecclesiastes 7:26;
sharp as a twoedged sword; which cuts every way; as committing sin with an harlot hurts both soul and body; and the reflection upon it is very cutting and distressing, and destroys all comfort and happiness. This is the reverse of her soothing and softening speech, which is as oil. Such also will be the sad case of the worshippers of the beast, or whore of Rome; who will gnaw their tongues for pain, and be killed with the twoedged sword that proceedeth out of the mouth of Christ,
Revelation 16:10.
g Satyr. 6. v. 180. "Lingua dicta dulcia dabis, corde amara facilis", Plauti Truculentus, Act. 1. Sc. 1. v. 77. Cistellaria, Act. 1. Sc. 1. v. 70, 71, 72.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Wormwood - In Eastern medicine this herb, the absinthium of Greek and Latin botanists, was looked upon as poisonous rather than medicinal. Compare Revelation 8:11.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Proverbs 5:4. Bitter as wormwood — ×××¢× × Kelanah, like the detestable herb wormwood, or something analogous to it: something as excessive in its bitterness, as honey is in its sweetness.
