Proverbs 6:26

Bible in Basic English 1965

For a loose woman is looking for a cake of bread, but another man's wife goes after one's very life.

Cross References

Genesis 39:14

She sent for the men of her house and said to them, See, he has let a Hebrew come here and make sport of us; he came to my bed, and I gave a loud cry;

Genesis 39:7

And after a time, his master's wife, looking on Joseph with desire, said to him, Be my lover.

Proverbs 23:28

Yes, she is waiting secretly like a beast for its food, and deceit by her is increased among men.

Proverbs 29:3

A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.

Proverbs 29:8

Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.

Proverbs 5:10

And strange men may be full of your wealth, and the fruit of your work go to the house of others;

Proverbs 5:9

For fear that you may give your honour to others, and your wealth to strange men:

Proverbs 6:27

May a man take fire to his breast without burning his clothing?

Proverbs 7:23

Like a bird falling into a net; with no thought that his life is in danger, till an arrow goes into his side.

Ezekiel 13:18

This is what the Lord has said: A curse is on the women who are stitching bands on all arms and putting veils on the heads of those of every size, so that they may go after souls! Will you go after the souls of my people and keep yourselves safe from death?

Ezekiel 13:8

So this is what the Lord has said: Because your words are without substance and your visions are false, see, I am against you, says the Lord.

Luke 15:30

But when this your son came, who has been wasting your property with bad women, you put to death the fat young ox for him.

1 Samuel 2:36

Then it will be that the rest of your family, anyone who has not been cut off, will go down on his knees to him for a bit of silver or a bit of bread, and say, Be pleased to put me into one of the priest's places so that I may have a little food.