Proverbs 5:3

New Century Version

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

Cross References

Psalm 55:21

His words are slippery like butter, but war is in his heart. His words are smoother than oil, but they cut like knives.

Proverbs 2:16

It will save you from the unfaithful wife who tries to lead you into adultery with pleasing words.

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 5:20

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.

Proverbs 6:24

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

Proverbs 7:21

By her clever words she made him give in; by her pleasing words she led him into doing wrong.

Proverbs 7:5

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

Ecclesiastes 7:26

I found that some women are worse than death and are as dangerous as traps. Their love is like a net, and their arms hold men like chains. A man who pleases God will be saved from them, but a sinner will be caught by them.

Song of Solomon 4:11

My bride, your lips drip honey; honey and milk are under your tongue. Your clothes smell like the cedars of Lebanon.