Proverbs 7:25 Meaning and Explanation
“Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →Guard your heart and intentions; do not drift toward the seducer's path.
The Context of Proverbs 7:25
The father calls for active protection of mind and will against seduction's slow drift.
What Does Proverbs 7:25 Mean?
To decline is to bend or turn away from the true path. The father warns against the subtle slipping away that comes from entertaining the possibility. A heart that has begun to decline is already in danger; it may follow before the mind has decided.
Her ways and paths are not one encounter but a whole mode of living—constant craving, constant seeking of hidden pleasure, constant deception. Even one journey down her path can become a habit, a way of life that corrupts everything.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 7:25
What does Proverbs 7:25 mean?
Guard your heart and intentions; do not drift toward the seducer's path.
What is the context of Proverbs 7:25?
The father calls for active protection of mind and will against seduction's slow drift.