Ecclesiastes 7:26

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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.

Cross References

Genesis 19:35

That night they got their father drunk, and this time the younger sister slept with him. But once again he was too drunk even to know she was there.

Genesis 39:9

No one in my master's house is more important than I am. The only thing he hasn't given me is you, and that's because you are his wife. I won't sin against God by doing such a terrible thing as this.”

Exodus 10:7

the king's officials asked, “Your Majesty, how much longer is this man going to be a troublemaker? Why don't you let the people leave, so they can worship the LORD their God? Don't you know that Egypt is a disaster?”

Proverbs 2:16

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

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.

Proverbs 6:23

The Law of the Lord is a lamp, and its teachings shine brightly. Correction and self-control will lead you through life.

Proverbs 6:24

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

Proverbs 9:18

None who listen to Stupidity understand that her guests are as good as dead.

Ecclesiastes 2:26

If we please God, he will make us wise, understanding, and happy. But if we sin, God will make us struggle for a living, then he will give all we own to someone who pleases him. This makes no more sense than chasing the wind.

Ecclesiastes 7:27

With all my wisdom I have tried to find out how everything fits together,