Proverbs 2:17

“Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 2:17

Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the couenant of her God.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

That leaves the companion of her youth And forgets the covenant of her God;
- New American Standard Version (1995)

That forsaketh the friend of her youth, And forgetteth the covenant of her God:
- American Standard Version (1901)

Who is false to the husband of her early years, and does not keep the agreement of her God in mind:
- Basic English Bible

who forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God;
- Darby Bible

Who forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God.
- Webster's Bible

who forsakes the friend of her youth, and forgets the covenant of her God:
- World English Bible

Who is forsaking the guide of her youth, And the covenant of her God hath forgotten.
- Youngs Literal Bible

That forsaketh the lord of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 2:17

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 2:17


2:17 Forsaketh - Her husband whom she took to be her guide and governor, in her youth. The covenant - The marriage covenant: so called because God is the author of that mutual obligation: and because God is called to be the witness and judge of that solemn promise and covenant.


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