Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Come, let’s drink deeply of love till morning; let’s enjoy ourselves with love! New Living Translation Come, let’s drink our fill of love until morning. Let’s enjoy each other’s caresses, English Standard Version Come, let us take our fill of love till morning; let us delight ourselves with love. Berean Standard Bible Come, let us take our fill of love till morning. Let us delight in loving caresses! King James Bible Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves. New King James Version Come, let us take our fill of love until morning; Let us delight ourselves with love. New American Standard Bible “Come, let’s drink our fill of love until morning; Let’s delight ourselves with caresses. NASB 1995 “Come, let us drink our fill of love until morning; Let us delight ourselves with caresses. NASB 1977 “Come, let us drink our fill of love until morning; Let us delight ourselves with caresses. Legacy Standard Bible Come, then, let us drink our fill as lovers until morning; Let us delight ourselves with the pleasures of love. Amplified Bible “Come, let us drink our fill of love until morning; Let us console and delight ourselves with love. Christian Standard Bible Come, let’s drink deeply of lovemaking until morning. Let’s feast on each other’s love! Holman Christian Standard Bible Come, let’s drink deeply of lovemaking until morning. Let’s feast on each other’s love! American Standard Version Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning; Let us solace ourselves with loves. Contemporary English Version "Let's go there and make love all night. English Revised Version Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning; let us solace ourselves with loves. GOD'S WORD® Translation Come, let's drink our fill of love until morning. Let's enjoy making love, Good News Translation Come on! Let's make love all night long. We'll be happy in each other's arms. International Standard Version Come, let's make love until dawn; let's comfort ourselves with love, NET Bible Come, let's drink deeply of lovemaking until morning, let's delight ourselves with sexual intercourse. New Heart English Bible Come, let's take our fill of loving until the morning. Let's solace ourselves with loving. Webster's Bible Translation Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleCome, let us take our fill of love till morning. Let us delight in loving caresses! World English Bible Come, let’s take our fill of loving until the morning. Let’s solace ourselves with loving. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionCome, we are filled [with] love until the morning, "" We delight ourselves in loves. Young's Literal Translation Come, we are filled with loves till the morning, We delight ourselves in loves. Smith's Literal Translation Come, we will be satisfied with loves till the morning: we will rejoice ourselves with loves. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleCome, let us be inebriated with the breasts, and let us enjoy the desired embraces, till the day appear. Catholic Public Domain Version Come, let us be inebriated in abundance, and let us delight in the embraces of desire, until the day begins to dawn. New American Bible Come, let us drink our fill of love, until morning, let us feast on love! New Revised Standard Version Come, let us take our fill of love until morning; let us delight ourselves with love. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleCome, let us take our fill of love until the morning; let us embrace each other with passion. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Come let us delight in love until the morning and we shall embrace each other in desire, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning; Let us solace ourselves with loves. Brenton Septuagint Translation Come, and let us enjoy love until the morning; come, and let us embrace in love. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Warnings about the Adulteress…17I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, with aloes, and with cinnamon. 18Come, let us take our fill of love till morning. Let us delight in loving caresses! 19For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey.… Cross References Proverbs 5:3-6 Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honey and her speech is smoother than oil, / in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a double-edged sword. / Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to Sheol. ... Proverbs 6:24-29 to keep you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the adulteress. / Do not lust in your heart for her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes. / For the levy of the prostitute is poverty, and the adulteress preys upon your very life. ... Proverbs 9:17-18 “Stolen water is sweet, and bread eaten in secret is tasty!” / But they do not know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol. Proverbs 2:16-19 It will rescue you from the forbidden woman, from the stranger with seductive words / who abandons the partner of her youth and forgets the covenant of her God. / For her house sinks down to death, and her tracks to the departed spirits. ... Ecclesiastes 7:26 And I find more bitter than death the woman who is a snare, whose heart is a net, and whose hands are chains. The man who pleases God escapes her, but the sinner is ensnared. Genesis 39:7-12 and after some time his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph and said, “Sleep with me.” / But he refused. “Look,” he said to his master’s wife, “with me here, my master does not concern himself with anything in his house, and he has entrusted everything he owns to my care. / No one in this house is greater than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do such a great evil and sin against God?” ... Judges 16:4-21 Some time later, Samson fell in love with a woman in the Valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah. / The lords of the Philistines went to her and said, “Entice him and find out the source of his great strength and how we can overpower him to tie him up and subdue him. Then each one of us will give you eleven hundred shekels of silver.” / So Delilah said to Samson, “Please tell me the source of your great strength and how you can be tied up and subdued.” ... 2 Samuel 11:2-5 One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very beautiful woman. / So David sent and inquired about the woman, and he was told, “This is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” / Then David sent messengers to get her, and when she came to him, he slept with her. (Now she had just purified herself from her uncleanness.) Then she returned home. ... Jeremiah 3:9 Indifferent to her own infidelity, Israel had defiled the land and committed adultery with stones and trees. Ezekiel 16:32 You adulterous wife! You receive strangers instead of your own husband! Matthew 5:27-28 You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ / But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. Mark 7:21-23 For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, / greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. / All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man.” Romans 1:24-27 Therefore God gave them over in the desires of their hearts to impurity for the dishonoring of their bodies with one another. / They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen. / For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. ... 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. / Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; / you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body. Treasury of Scripture Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves. Jump to Previous Deep Delight Delights Drink Enjoy Fill Filled Joy Let's Loves Morning Ourselves Pleasure SolaceJump to Next Deep Delight Delights Drink Enjoy Fill Filled Joy Let's Loves Morning Ourselves Pleasure SolaceProverbs 7 1. Solomon persuades to a sincere and kind familiarity with wisdom6. In an example of his own experience he shows 10. the cunning of a harlot 22. and the desperate simplicity of a young wanton 24. He detests such wickedness Come, let us take our fill of love till morning. This phrase is a seductive invitation, reflecting the allure of forbidden pleasures. In the biblical context, it is part of a larger narrative warning against the dangers of adultery and the seductive nature of sin. The use of "love" here is a euphemism for illicit sexual relations, contrasting with the biblical ideal of love within the covenant of marriage (Genesis 2:24, Hebrews 13:4). The phrase "till morning" suggests a temporary, fleeting pleasure, highlighting the short-lived satisfaction of sin compared to the enduring joy found in righteous living (Psalm 16:11). The invitation to indulge "till morning" also reflects the cultural practices of the time, where night was often associated with secrecy and moral laxity (John 3:19-20). Let us delight in loving caresses! Persons / Places / Events 1. The SeductressA central figure in Proverbs 7, she represents temptation and the allure of sin. Her words are enticing, aiming to lead the young man astray. 2. The Young Man A symbol of naivety and vulnerability, he is the target of the seductress's advances. His lack of wisdom makes him susceptible to her temptations. 3. The House of the Seductress Represents a place of danger and moral compromise. It is where the seductress lures the young man, away from the path of righteousness. 4. Solomon Traditionally considered the author of Proverbs, he uses this account to impart wisdom and warn against the dangers of succumbing to temptation. 5. The Night Symbolic of secrecy and sin, the night is when the seductress invites the young man to indulge in forbidden pleasures. Teaching Points The Deceptive Nature of SinSin often presents itself as pleasurable and fulfilling, but its end is destruction. We must be vigilant and discerning to recognize and resist temptation. The Importance of Wisdom and Discernment Proverbs emphasizes the need for wisdom to navigate life's challenges. Seeking God's wisdom helps us make righteous choices and avoid the pitfalls of sin. Guarding Our Hearts and Minds We must be proactive in guarding our hearts and minds against influences that lead us away from God. This involves immersing ourselves in Scripture and prayer. The Consequences of Yielding to Temptation Yielding to temptation can have severe consequences, not only spiritually but also relationally and emotionally. Understanding this helps us to resist and seek God's strength. The Role of Accountability Having accountability partners can help us stay on the right path. Sharing our struggles with trusted believers provides support and encouragement. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Proverbs 7:18?2. How does Proverbs 7:18 warn against the dangers of sexual immorality? 3. What strategies can help resist temptations similar to those in Proverbs 7:18? 4. How does Proverbs 7:18 connect with 1 Corinthians 6:18 on fleeing immorality? 5. What role does wisdom play in avoiding the trap described in Proverbs 7:18? 6. How can accountability partners support purity in light of Proverbs 7:18? 7. How does Proverbs 7:18 reflect the dangers of succumbing to temptation and desire? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Proverbs 7:18? 9. How does Proverbs 7:18 relate to the broader theme of wisdom in Proverbs? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 7? 11. What are the main themes of the Bible's books? 12. How does the Bible guide emotional management? 13. What are the Bible's teachings on marriage? 14. Does Joel 1:5's emphasis on drunkards mourning align with other biblical calls to repentance, or is this focus unique and contradictory? What Does Proverbs 7:18 Mean ComeThe very first word is an invitation. It is the adulteress calling the young man to step toward her, away from wisdom and safety (Proverbs 7:6–7). Throughout Proverbs the father warns, “My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent” (Proverbs 1:10). • “Come” frames sin as something attractive, urgent, seemingly harmless. • Scripture consistently counters such calls. Paul echoes, “Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character’” (1 Corinthians 15:33). • Yielding to that first step often determines the entire direction of the heart (James 1:14–15). let us take our fill of love Here “love” is misdefined. The adulteress masks lust with the vocabulary of covenant intimacy. Compare: • God’s design for marital love—exclusive and lifelong (Genesis 2:24; Proverbs 5:18–19). • Illicit love is counterfeit; it steals what belongs only to marriage (1 Thessalonians 4:3–5). • “Let us take” signals self-gratification, not self-giving. Genuine love “does not seek its own” (1 Corinthians 13:5). The father’s warning is clear: any “fill” outside God’s boundary leaves the soul emptier than before (Proverbs 9:17–18). till morning Sin claims to be temporary fun—a single night. Yet: • Darkness often shelters hidden deeds (John 3:19–20). • The promise “till morning” ignores consequences that last far beyond dawn—broken trust, guilt, even death (Proverbs 7:22–23). • Persistent indulgence hardens the conscience (Ephesians 4:19). The phrase shows how temptation frames sin as limited when it intends lifelong bondage (Proverbs 5:11–14). Let us delight Delight is not wrong; where we seek it matters. Scripture commands us to “rejoice in the wife of your youth” (Proverbs 5:18), yet warns that “the fleeting pleasures of sin” are deceptive (Hebrews 11:25). • God offers true delight in obedience (Psalm 37:4). • Satan counteroffers momentary thrills that drain joy (Proverbs 14:12–13). • The adulteress claims shared delight, but her real intent is self-centered (Proverbs 7:21). in loving caresses! The language grows more explicit, appealing to senses: touch, taste, smell (Proverbs 7:17). • Physical affection is a gift within marriage (Song of Songs 1:2), yet destructive outside it (1 Corinthians 6:18). • Joseph fled rather than accept such caresses from Potiphar’s wife, asking, “How could I do this great wickedness and sin against God?” (Genesis 39:9). • What seems tender ends in brutality: “Her house is the way to Sheol” (Proverbs 7:27). summary Proverbs 7:18 records the adulteress’s sales pitch. Each phrase layers enticement: a friendly invitation, a promise of satisfying love, a supposedly limited time frame, the lure of delight, and sensual touch. God’s Word unmasks every layer: real love is covenantal, real satisfaction is in holiness, and sin’s “night” leads to lifelong regret. Wisdom heeds the Father’s call, not the seductress’s whisper, choosing the path that honors God and protects the heart. Verse 18. - Let us take our fill of love; let us intoxicate ourselves (inebriemur, Vulgate); as though the reason were overthrown by sensual passion as much as by drunkenness. The bride in Song of Solomon 1:2 says, "Thy love is better than, wine" (see Proverbs 5:15, 19, and note there),Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Come,לְכָ֤ה (lə·ḵāh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk let us take our fill נִרְוֶ֣ה (nir·weh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common plural Strong's 7301: To be saturated, drink one's fill of love דֹ֭דִים (ḏō·ḏîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1730: To love, a love-token, lover, friend, an uncle until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while the morning. הַבֹּ֑קֶר (hab·bō·qer) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1242: Dawn, morning Let us delight נִ֝תְעַלְּסָ֗ה (niṯ·‘al·lə·sāh) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural Strong's 5965: To leap for, joy, exult, wave joyously in loving caresses! בָּאֳהָבִֽים׃ (bā·’o·hā·ḇîm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 159: Love (noun) Links Proverbs 7:18 NIVProverbs 7:18 NLT Proverbs 7:18 ESV Proverbs 7:18 NASB Proverbs 7:18 KJV Proverbs 7:18 BibleApps.com Proverbs 7:18 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 7:18 Chinese Bible Proverbs 7:18 French Bible Proverbs 7:18 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 7:18 Come let's take our fill of loving (Prov. 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