Proverbs 5:20

New Century Version

My son, don’t be held captive by a woman who takes part in adultery. Don’t fondle a woman who is not your wife.

Cross References

1 Kings 11:1

King Solomon loved many women who were not from Israel. He loved the daughter of the king of Egypt, as well as women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians, and Hittites.

Proverbs 22:14

The words of an unfaithful wife are like a deep trap. Those who make the Lord angry will get caught by them.

Proverbs 23:33

Your eyes will see strange sights, and your mind will be confused.

Proverbs 5:3

The words of another man’s wife may seem sweet as honey; they may be as smooth as olive oil.

Proverbs 6:24

They will keep you from sinful women and from the pleasing words of another man’s unfaithful wife.

Proverbs 7:5

Wisdom and understanding will keep you away from adultery, away from the unfaithful wife and her pleasing words.

Malachi 2:14

You ask, “Why?” It is because the Lord sees how you treated the wife you married when you were young. You broke your promise to her, even though she was your partner and you had an agreement with her.

Malachi 2:16

The Lord God of Israel says, “I hate divorce. And I hate people who do cruel things as easily as they put on clothes,” says the Lord All-Powerful. So be careful. And do not break your trust.