but in the end she is as bitter as wormwood,
and as sharp as a two-edged sword.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Proverbs 5:4 in context
Proverbs 5:1–7
1
My son, pay attention to my wisdom.
Turn your ear to my understanding,
2
that you may maintain discretion,
that your lips may preserve knowledge.
3
For the lips of an adulteress drip honey.
Her mouth is smoother than oil,
4
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but in the end she is as bitter as wormwood,
and as sharp as a two-edged sword.
6
She gives no thought to the way of life.
Her ways are crooked, and she doesn’t know it.
7
Now therefore, my sons, listen to me.
Don’t depart from the words of my mouth.
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