Albert Barnes Commentary Proverbs 6:25

Albert Barnes Commentary

Proverbs 6:25

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Proverbs 6:25

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"Lust not after her beauty in thy heart; Neither let her take thee with her eyelids." — Proverbs 6:25 (ASV)

Eyelids - Possibly pointing to the Eastern custom of painting the eyes on the outside with kohl so as to give brightness and languishing expression.