Proverbs 23:28 · KJV

"She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men."

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁶My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.

²⁷For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit.

²⁸She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men.

²⁹Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes?

³⁰They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.

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Reflection Questions

How do you recognize negative influences in your life?

What does it mean for you to be vigilant against temptation?

When have you felt like you were being led astray?

Life Application

faith

Stay connected to your faith community to strengthen your resolve against temptation.

personal growth

Identify and distance yourself from relationships that lead to poor decisions.

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