Proverbs 5:3

Contemporary English Version 1995

The words of an immoral woman may be as sweet as honey and as smooth as olive oil.

Cross References

Proverbs 2:16

Wisdom will protect you from the smooth talk of a sinful woman,

Proverbs 7:21

And so, she tricked him with all of her sweet talk and her flattery.

Proverbs 7:5

They will protect you from the flattering words of someone else's wife.

Proverbs 6:24

They will protect you from the flattering words of someone else's wife.

Psalm 55:21

His words were smoother than butter, and softer than olive oil. But hatred filled his heart, and he was ready to attack with a sword.

Proverbs 5:20

Don't go crazy over a woman who is unfaithful to her own husband!

Proverbs 22:14

The words of a bad woman are like a deep pit; if you make the Lord angry, you will fall right in.

Song of Solomon 4:11

Your lips are a honeycomb; milk and honey flow from your tongue. Your dress has the aroma of cedar trees from Lebanon.

Ecclesiastes 7:26

Here is what I discovered: A bad woman is worse than death. She is a trap, reaching out with body and soul to catch you. But if you obey God, you can escape. If you don't obey, you are done for.