Proverbs 9:17
The Scripture
(17) Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Proverbs 9 Solomon recounts the tale of a wise woman who is praised for her insight, while a foolish woman is mocked for lacking it. The chapter teaches that the fear of the Lord and true wisdom are superior to wealth and mere knowledge.
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Proverbs 20:17Proverbs 23:31Proverbs 23:32Genesis 3:6Romans 7:8James 1:14James 1:15Proverbs 7:18Proverbs 7:19Proverbs 7:20Proverbs 30:20II Kings 5:24
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