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Proverbs 7:20

Proverbs 7:20 is verse 20 of Proverbs chapter 7, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

He took with him a bag of money and will not return till the moon is full.”

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King James Version

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

World English Bible

He has taken a bag of money with him. He will come home at the full moon.”

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Proverbs 7:18–22 · Berean Standard Bible

18 Come, let us take our fill of love till morning. Let us delight in loving caresses!

19 For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey.

20 He took with him a bag of money and will not return till the moon is full.”

21 With her great persuasion she entices him; with her flattering lips she lures him.

22 He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap,

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Cross-references

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

2 Chronicles 2:4

Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever.

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