With persuasive words, she led him astray. With the flattering of her lips, she seduced him.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Fair speech - The Hebrew word is usually translated “doctrine,” or “learning” (Proverbs 1:5; Proverbs 4:2; [Referenc…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

With her much fair speech she caused him to yield
Or, "to decline" from the right way: or, "inclined him" F4

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here is a moving example of the danger of youthful lusts. It is a history or a parable of the most instructive kind. Will anyone dare to venture in…

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