Proverbs 5:3

Good News Translation

The lips of another man's wife may be as sweet as honey and her kisses as smooth as olive oil,

Cross References

Psalm 55:21

His words were smoother than cream, but there was hatred in his heart; his words were as soothing as oil, but they cut like sharp swords.

Proverbs 2:16

You will be able to resist any immoral woman who tries to seduce you with her smooth talk,

Proverbs 22:14

Adultery is a trap—it catches those with whom the Lord is angry.

Proverbs 5:20

Son, why should you give your love to another woman? Why should you prefer the charms of another man's wife?

Proverbs 6:24

It can keep you away from bad women, from the seductive words of other men's wives.

Proverbs 7:21

So she tempted him with her charms, and he gave in to her smooth talk.

Proverbs 7:5

They will keep you away from other men's wives, from women with seductive words.

Ecclesiastes 7:26

I found something more bitter than death—the woman who is like a trap. The love she offers you will catch you like a net, and her arms around you will hold you like a chain. A man who pleases God can get away, but she will catch the sinner.

Song of Solomon 4:11

The taste of honey is on your lips, my darling; your tongue is milk and honey for me. Your clothing has all the fragrance of Lebanon.