Proverbs 9:17

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Proverbs 9:15–18 · Berean Standard Bible

15 calling out to those who pass by, who make their paths straight.

16 “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.

17 “Stolen water is sweet, and bread eaten in secret is tasty!”

18 But they do not know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.

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Proverbs 20:17

Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.

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Proverbs 23:32

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Genesis 3:6

When the woman saw that the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eyes, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom, she took the fruit and ate it. She also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate it.

Romans 7:8

But sin, seizing its opportunity through the commandment, produced in me every kind of covetous desire. For apart from the law, sin is dead.

James 1:14

But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.

James 1:15

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Proverbs 7:18

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

Proverbs 7:19

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

Proverbs 7:20

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Proverbs 30:20

This is the way of an adulteress: She eats and wipes her mouth and says, ‘I have done nothing wrong.’

2 Kings 5:24

When Gehazi came to the hill, he took the gifts from the servants and stored them in the house. Then he dismissed the men, and they departed.

2 Kings 5:25

When Gehazi went in and stood before his master, Elisha asked him, “Gehazi, where have you been?” “Your servant did not go anywhere,” he replied.

2 Kings 5:26

But Elisha questioned him, “Did not my spirit go with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to accept money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, menservants and maidservants?

2 Kings 5:27

Therefore, the leprosy of Naaman will cling to you and your descendants forever!” And as Gehazi left his presence, he was leprous—as white as snow.

Ephesians 5:12

For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.