Proverbs 30:20
“Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.”
Proverbs 30:20 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Such is also the way of an adulterous woman, who eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith: I have done no evil.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- So is the way of an adulterous woman; She eateth, and wipeth her mouth, And saith, I have done no wickedness.
- DARBYDarby
- Such is the way of an adulterous woman: she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- So is the way of an adulterous woman: she eats and wipes her mouth, and says, 'I have done nothing wrong.'
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- So ; the way of an adulterous woman, She hath eaten and hath wiped her mouth, And hath said, 'I have not done iniquity.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eats and wipes her mouth, saying, "I have done no wickedness."
Context: Proverbs 30
18There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not:
19The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid.
20Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.
21For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:
22For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;
About Proverbs 30: Words of Agur
Proverbs 30 is a collection of wise sayings and reflections attributed to Agur, the son of Jakeh. Agur expresses his humility and dependence on God, as well as his observations about the wonder and complexity of the world and the importance of living with integrity.
Commentary
This chapter of Proverbs is a beautiful and refreshing perspective on wisdom. Agur's recognition of his own limitations and need for God's guidance is a reminder that true wisdom requires humility and a constant seeking of truth. His reflections on the intricacies of creation and the mysteries of life inspire a sense of wonder and awe. And his insistence on honesty and justice reminds us of the importance of living with integrity, even in a world full of complexity and deception. Overall, Proverbs 30 offers a powerful meditation on the nature of wisdom and the virtues that lead to a meaningful life.