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Proverbs 7:5
That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the strangerwhich flattereth with her words.

Proverbs 5:3
For the lips of a strange woman dropas an honeycomb, and her mouthis smoother than oil:

Judges 16:15-17
And she said unto him, How canst thou say, I love thee, when thine heartis not with me? thou hast mocked me these three times, and hast not told me wherein thy great strengthlieth…

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1 Samuel 28:23
But he refused, and said, I will not eat. But his servants, together with the woman, compelled him; and he hearkened unto their voice. So he arose from the earth, and sat upon the bed.

2 Kings 4:8
And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, wherewas a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. Andso it was,that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread.

Luke 14:23
And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compelthem to come in, that my house may be filled.

with her flattering lips she lures him.
Flattery is a tool often used to manipulate and deceive, as seen in various biblical narratives. The "flattering lips" indicate insincere praise or compliments designed to achieve a selfish end. In the ancient Near Eastern context, flattery was recognized as a dangerous form of deceit, capable of leading individuals away from truth and righteousness. This aligns with warnings found in other scriptures, such asPsalm 12:2-3, which speaks against those who use flattering lips and deceitful hearts. The phrase underscores the importance of discernment, encouraging believers to seek truth and avoid being misled by superficial or deceitful words. It also serves as a reminder of the need for integrity in speech, reflecting the character of Christ, who is the embodiment of truth.

- The verse opens by underscoring the raw power of persuasive words. They do not merely inform; they sway the heart.

-Proverbs 5:3 affirms, “For the lips of an adulterous woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil”. Smooth speech is the first hook.

-Genesis 3:13 reminds us that deception by persuasive speech began in Eden: “The serpent deceived me, and I ate”.

-2 Corinthians 11:3 warns believers that minds can still “be led astray” through similar cunning.

- Takeaway: Guard the mind before persuasion starts—Psalm 119:11 urges believers to store God’s word in the heart so sin gains no foothold.

- “Entice” pictures a deliberate tug away from wisdom’s path. The target is already near the edge; the seductress simply gives the final nudge.

-Proverbs 1:10 counsels, “My son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them”. Yielding is always a choice.

-James 1:14-15 exposes the mechanics: desire + enticement = sin = death. Enticers succeed only where inner desire is unrestrained.

-1 Corinthians 10:13 promises God “will also provide an escape,” making resistance possible for every believer.

- Flattery inflates ego and silences discernment. It says, “You deserve this,” while hiding the cost.

-Psalm 12:2-3 laments, “They speak with flattering lips and a double heart… the LORD will cut off all flattering lips”. God opposes sweet-sounding lies.

-Proverbs 26:28 adds that a flattering mouth “works ruin.” What sounds pleasant is spiritually toxic.

-Romans 16:18 notes that false teachers “by smooth talk and flattery… deceive the hearts of the naïve.” Flattery remains a chief tool of deception in every age.

- “Lure” moves from words to action, like bait drawing fish into a net.

- The very next verses (Proverbs 7:22-23) show the result: “Suddenly he follows her like an ox going to the slaughter”. The end is swift and deadly.

-Proverbs 6:27-29 asks, “Can a man embrace fire and not be burned?” The lure hides the flame.

-Judges 16 records Delilah’s lure that blinded Samson—proof that even the strong fall when they toy with temptation.

-1 Peter 5:8 warns of an adversary “seeking someone to devour.” Behind every lure stands a predator.

-2 Peter 2:18 says deceivers “allure through the lusts of the flesh,” confirming that the strategy has not changed.

- The biblical response is equally unchanged: “Flee sexual immorality” (1 Corinthians 6:18), not negotiate with it.

Proverbs 7:21 lays bare a timeless sequence: persuasive words → internal consent → flattering affirmation → fatal lure. Scripture presents it literally, historically, and as a standing warning. Victory begins by treasuring God’s word, resisting the first seductive syllable, rejecting ego-stroking flattery, and promptly fleeing every lure. In Christ, believers have both the mandate and the power to walk in purity.