Proverbs 7:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 7:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 7:21 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 7:21 — KJV
“With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.”
— Proverbs 7:21 (KJV)
Proverbs 7:21 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 7:21
“Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. Excellent...: Heb. A lip of excellency lying...: Heb. a lip of lying”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 7:21: much, speech, lips
“And he caused his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom: also he observed times, and used enchantments, and used witchcraft, and dealt with a familiar spirit, and with wizards: he wrought much evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 7:21: much, caused
“And it yieldeth much increase unto the kings whom thou hast set over us because of our sins: also they have dominion over our bodies, and over our cattle, at their pleasure, and we are in great distress.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 7:21: much, yield
“They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak. a double...: Heb. an heart and an heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 7:21: flattering, lips
“The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things: proud: Heb. great”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 7:21: flattering, lips
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