The Enticement of Women
Proverbs 2:16
To deliver you from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flatters with her words;


The deliverance from evil men was described before; now follows the deliverance from evil women, who are as dangerous to the young man, if not more, in regard to their crafty allurements. Men present as enticement unlawful gain; women offer unlawful pleasure.

I. THERE IS A MEDICINE IN SCRIPTURE FOR EVERY DISEASE OF THE SOUL. Here an antidote against the poison of evil women.

1. There is a fence against several degrees of sin. Against evil thoughts; evil words, evil deeds.

2. There are many remedies for the same sin. Prohibitions, examples, judgments.

II. THE DANGER FROM EVIL WOMEN IS GREAT. Illustrate Samson and Solomon. As good women are modest, so bad women are loud and bold. As good women are tenderly affected, so wicked ones are most cruel. Take heed of being overcome by smooth language. They will tell thee that they love none else, and will die for thee, but they love thy wealth and beauty, and will leave thee when these fail.

(Francis Taylor.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words;

WEB: To deliver you from the strange woman, even from the foreigner who flatters with her words;




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