Proverbs 7 Study Notes
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7:18 Drink deeply is the same Hebrew word as “satisfy” in 5:19; she claims to offer what only a wife should give (Sg 5:1). This is not true love but lust (2Sm 13:1; Hs 8:9; cp. Sg 8:6-7).
7:19-20 She promises they will not get caught, ignoring the eternal consequences of their sin (v. 23). The length of the husband’s business trip is indicated by the amount of money he brought along.
7:21 She is very persuasive. Flattering talk is literally “smoothness of lips.” Lures implies to forcefully lead astray.
7:22 Impulsively is literally “suddenly” (see note at 6:15).
7:23 The liver was considered the reservoir of lifeblood. A snare seems attractive but is deadly (22:5; Jos 23:13; Am 3:5; cp. Pr 1:17-18). On he doesn’t know, see note at 4:10-19.
7:24-25 To stray means to wander about as if lost or drunk.
7:26 Brought many down to death and victims are military terms.
7:27 On Sheol, see note at 1:12-13. She lures youths to eternal death (2:18; 5:5,23).