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Proverbs 9:17

King James Version (KJV)

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Proverbs 9:17

Verse 17 of 18

Scripture focus

Stolen waters are sweet, and bread [eaten] in secret is pleasant.

Proverbs 9:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 9:17

Theological / Devotional

Stolen waters. The feast that folly offers consists only of stolen waters and the bread of secrets in contrast with the satisfying food prepared by wisdom (see on ch. 5:15).

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