Proverbs 6:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 6:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 6:26 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 6:26 — KJV
“For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life. the adulteress: Heb. the woman of a man, or, a man's wife”
— Proverbs 6:26 (KJV)
Proverbs 6:26 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 6:26
“And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay a talent of silver. pay: Heb. weigh”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:26: means, brought, life
“And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. made: Heb. builded”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:26: woman, brought, heb
“But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night, and said to him, Behold, thou art but a dead man, for the woman which thou hast taken; for she is a man's wife. a man's...: Heb. married to an husband”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:26: woman, heb, wife
“And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things. jewels: Heb. vessels”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:26: brought, precious, heb
“And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who? where is he that hath taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, and he shall be blessed. trembled...: Heb. trembled with a great trembling greatly taken: Heb. hunted”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:26: brought, hunt, heb
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