Proverbs 6:25
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 6:25 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 6:25 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 6:25 — KJV
“Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.”
— Proverbs 6:25 (KJV)
Proverbs 6:25 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 6:25
“And said unto the king, Let not my lord impute iniquity unto me, neither do thou remember that which thy servant did perversely the day that my lord the king went out of Jerusalem, that the king should take it to his heart.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:25: heart, neither, let
“And say unto him, Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be fainthearted for the two tails of these smoking firebrands, for the fierce anger of Rezin with Syria, and of the son of Remaliah. neither...: Heb. let not thy heart be tender”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:25: heart, neither, let
“With whomsoever thou findest thy gods, let him not live: before our brethren discern thou what is thine with me, and take it to thee. For Jacob knew not that Rachel had stolen them.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:25: thine, let, take
“And the LORD said unto Moses, When thou goest to return into Egypt, see that thou do all those wonders before Pharaoh, which I have put in thine hand: but I will harden his heart, that he shall not let the people go.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:25: thine, heart, let
“And Pharaoh hardened his heart at this time also, neither would he let the people go.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:25: heart, neither, let
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