Nehr · Proverbs 6

Proverbs 6:26

For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.

— Proverbs 6:26, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

For a prostitute reduces you to a piece of bread. The adulteress hunts for your precious life.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For on account of a harlota man is broughtto a piece of bread; And the adulteress hunteth for the precious life.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

For a harlot consumeth unto a cake of bread, And an adulteress the precious soul hunteth.

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