Proverbs 7:17
Amharic Tigrinya (መፅሓፍ ቅዱስ) No Year
What Does This Mean?
This verse is part of a larger passage where a deceitful woman is speaking. She is describing how she has made her bed very inviting with sweet-smelling spices to lure someone into her bed. The key message is a warning about the deceit of the adulteress.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a friend who wants you to come to her house to play a game. She says her house is full of yummy smells, but she's actually trying to trick you into doing something bad. This verse is like that - a tricky lady is making her house smell nice to trick someone.
Historical Background
Proverbs was written by King Solomon and other wise men in ancient Israel. This particular passage is part of a larger section warning about the dangers of adultery. It was written to young men and women to warn them about the temptations of lust and deceit.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this could be like a coworker who tries to get you to break a company rule by promising you'll have fun. Just as the deceitful woman in the verse uses sweet smells to trick, the coworker might use promises of fun or benefits to get you to do something wrong.