Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
she doesn’t know that her ways are unstable.
New American Standard Bible
Her ways are
King James Version
Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them.
International Standard Version
You aren't thinking about where her life is headed; her steps wander, but you do not realize it.
A Conservative Version
so that she does not find the level path of life. Her ways are unstable, [and] she does not know.
American Standard Version
So that she findeth not the level path of life: Her ways are unstable, and'she knoweth it not.
Amplified
So that she does not think [seriously] about the path of life;
Her ways are aimless and unstable; you cannot know where her path leads.
Bible in Basic English
She never keeps her mind on the road of life; her ways are uncertain, she has no knowledge.
Darby Translation
Lest she should ponder the path of life, her ways wander, she knoweth not whither.
Julia Smith Translation
Lest thou shalt make level the path of life, her tracks wavered; thou wilt not know.
King James 2000
Lest you should ponder the path of life, her ways are unstable, that you can not know them.
Lexham Expanded Bible
She does not observe the path of life; her ways wander, [and] she does not know [it].
Modern King James verseion
lest you should meditate on the path of life, her tracks are movable; you cannot know them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
She regardeth not the path of life, so unsteadfast are her ways, that thou canst not know them.
NET Bible
Lest she should make level the path leading to life, her paths are unstable but she does not know it.
New Heart English Bible
She gives no thought to the way of life. Her ways are crooked, and she doesn't know it.
The Emphasized Bible
Lest, the path of life, she should ponder, her tracks have wandered she knoweth not whither .
Webster
Lest thou shouldst ponder the path of life, her ways are movable, that thou canst not know them.
World English Bible
She gives no thought to the way of life. Her ways are crooked, and she doesn't know it.
Youngs Literal Translation
The path of life -- lest thou ponder, Moved have her paths -- thou knowest not.
Themes
Chastity » Consequences of associating with those devoid of
Disobedience » The reward for being disobedient to your instructors
Harlot (prostitute) » To be shunned
Interlinear
Nuwa`
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 5:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Avoid Seduction
5
her steps head straight for Sheol.
she doesn’t know that her ways are unstable.
and don’t turn away from the words of my mouth.
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 4:26
and all your ways will be established.
Psalm 16:11
in Your presence is abundant joy;
in Your right hand are eternal pleasures.
Psalm 119:59
and turned my steps back to Your decrees.
Proverbs 5:21
and He considers all his paths.
Proverbs 6:12-13
goes around speaking dishonestly,
Proverbs 7:10-21
dressed like a prostitute,
having a hidden agenda.
Proverbs 11:19
but pursuing evil leads to death.
Proverbs 30:20
she eats and wipes her mouth
and says, “I’ve done nothing wrong.”
2 Thessalonians 2:9-10
The coming of the lawless one is based on Satan’s working, with all kinds of false miracles, signs, and wonders,