Proverbs 5:6
“Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her wayes are moueable, that thou canst not know them.”
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Proverbs 5:6 Context
4But her end is bitter as wormewood, sharpe as a two edged sword. 5Her feete goe downe to death: her steps take hold on hell. 6Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her wayes are moueable, that thou canst not know them. 7Heare me now therefore, O yee children: & depart not from the words of my mouth. 8Remoue thy way farre from her, and come not nie the doore of her house:
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Other Translations for Proverbs 5:6
Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, [that] thou canst not know [them].
- King James Version
She does not ponder the path of life; Her ways are unstable, she does not know {it.}
- New American Standard Version (1995)
So that she findeth not the level path of life: Her ways are unstable, `and' she knoweth `it' not.
- American Standard Version (1901)
She never keeps her mind on the road of life; her ways are uncertain, she has no knowledge.
- Basic English Bible
Lest she should ponder the path of life, her ways wander, she knoweth not [whither].
- Darby Bible
Lest thou shouldst ponder the path of life, her ways are movable, that thou canst not know them.
- Webster's Bible
She gives no thought to the way of life. Her ways are crooked, and she doesn't know it.
- World English Bible
The path of life -- lest thou ponder, Moved have her paths -- thou knowest not.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Lest she should walk the even path of life, her ways wander, but she knoweth it not.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 5:6
5:6 Lest - To prevent thy serious consideration. Moveable - She transforms herself into several shapes, and has a thousand arts to ensnare. Know - Thou canst not discover all her practice.