What does Proverbs 5:7 mean?

Proverbs 5:7 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 5:7 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.

5Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell.

6Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them.

7Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.

8Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house:

9Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:

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