Proverbs 7:24

Reiteration of the Warning Against a Strange Woman

24 And now, my children, listen to me, and be attentive to the sayings of my mouth.

Proverbs 7:24 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 7:24

Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children
The Septuagint, Vulgate Latin, and Arabic versions, read, in the singular number, "my son", in the same manner as the chapter begins; but it is in the plural number in the Hebrew text; and so read the Targum and Syriac version, "children", the children of Solomon; not only those of his own body, but all such that put themselves under his instruction, or were willing to take his advice: it may be extended to all the children of men, for all are interested herein; especially such who profess to be the children of God and of Christ, the followers of wisdom. This is the epilogue, or application of the above story. Since this is the case, that young men are in danger of being ensnared and brought to ruin by this harlot, therefore take the advice of the wisest of men, even of Wisdom herself; and attend to the words of my mouth;
the doctrines of Christ; the best preservative from the allurements of the whore of Rome.

Proverbs 7:24 In-Context

22 He goes after her suddenly; like an ox to the slaughter he goes, and like a stag to the instruction of a fool,

23 until an arrow pierces his {entrails}, like a bird rushing into a snare, but he does not know that {it will cost him his life}.

24 And now, my children, listen to me, and be attentive to the sayings of my mouth.

25 May your heart not turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her path.

26 For many slain she has laid low, and countless [are] all of her killings.