Proverbs 2:16 Meaning and Explanation
“To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Wisdom rescues you from the seduction of a woman who flatters and deceives with words.
The Context of Proverbs 2:16
Protection from seduction through deceptive speech.
What Does Proverbs 2:16 Mean?
The strange woman (in Proverbs typically a woman of loose morality or foreign influence) uses flattery—words designed to deceive and lower your guard. She is a stranger, outside the covenant community, yet her words have seductive power.
Flattery is a weapon of deception. The warning shows that even intellectual and emotional persuasion can be destructive. Wisdom provides protection by enabling you to recognize flattery for what it is.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 2:16
What does Proverbs 2:16 mean?
Wisdom rescues you from the seduction of a woman who flatters and deceives with words.
What is the context of Proverbs 2:16?
Protection from seduction through deceptive speech.