Proverbs 9:17 · KJV

"Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant."

King James Version

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Passage Context

¹⁵To call passengers who go right on their ways:

¹⁶Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

¹⁷Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.

¹⁸But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.

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Reflection Questions

How do you discern between temptation and true satisfaction?

What does this verse reveal about the nature of secret pleasures for you?

When have you faced the temptation of something that seemed sweet but was ultimately harmful?

Life Application

temptation

Be mindful of the choices you make in secret; consider how they align with your values.

integrity

Strive to live openly and honestly, avoiding the pitfalls of hidden actions.

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