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She gives no thought to the way of life. Her ways are crooked, and she doesn`t know it.
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Sin's Disorienting Path
Commentators explain that the phrase 'her ways are unstable' describes how sin works. The adulterous woman's path is intentionally confusing and shifting to prevent her victim from thinking clearly about the 'path of life.' This serves as a warning that temptation often seeks to disorient us and keep us from soberly considering the consequences of our choices.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Or (according to the Septuagint and Vulgate), so that she will not ponder the way of life (or, “She ponders not” the way of life), her paths move t…
19th Century
Anglican
Lest thou shouldest ponder ...—The meaning of the English version appears to be, “To prevent thy choosing the path of lif…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Lest you should ponder the path of life Consider and meditate which is the way to get out of her hands and ways, and escape de…
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