Thoughts From Proverbs 7

Proverbs 7:14-23

¹²now in the street, now in the squares, at every corner she lurks.)
¹³ She took hold of him and kissed him and with a brazen face she said:

¹⁴ “Today I fulfilled my vows, and I have food from my fellowship offering at home.
¹⁵ So I came out to meet you; I looked for you and have found you!
¹⁶ I have covered my bed with colored linens from Egypt.
¹⁷ I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes and cinnamon.
¹⁸ Come, let’s drink deeply of love till morning; let’s enjoy ourselves with love!
¹⁹ My husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey.
²⁰ He took his purse filled with money and will not be home till full moon.”

²¹ With persuasive words she led him astray; she seduced him with her smooth talk.
²² All at once he followed her like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer stepping into a noose
²³     till an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare, little knowing it will cost him his life.

Proverbs 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 5:1, and 6:20 all have this same direct instructions to the son from his father. So we must accredit these relationships as an important part of the instructions and warnings.

This warning in chapter 7 is important in where it happens (7:8) and when it happens (7: 9). The fact that is always available 7: 12. Lust can always find its objective.

Note also the qualifications of the wily seductress.

1. Verse 14 - She is religious and mystical. Any spiritual defections are overcome.

2. Verse 15 - She addresses his vanity. He as so special to her.

3. Verses 16-17. All the senses have been provided for: sight, smell, feel are all surfeited.

4. Verse 18 - There is no commitment required. This is until morning and then we can go our way

5. Verse 19 - This is my mates fault. He has left me at home alone.

6. Verse 20 – He has left me without any resources. He took his resources with him. I have a right to betray him. He is stingy and does not care for me. Such is her excuse for her treachery but verses 22-23 are the certain end.