What does Proverbs 7:19 mean?

Proverbs 7:19 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 7:19 today?

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

For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey:

17I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.

18Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves.

19For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey:

20He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointed.

21With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.

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