King James Version
Proverbs 20:25 in the King James Version says “It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 20 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.”
Proverbs 20:25 · KJV
Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good. a false: Heb. balance of deceit
Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. candle: or, lamp
KJV Study — Public Domain
“It is a snare”
H4170a noose (for catching animals) (literally or figuratively); by implication, a hook (for the nose)
“and after”
H310properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
“to make enquiry”
H1239properly, to plough, or (generally) break forth, i.e., (figuratively) to inspect, admire, care for, consider
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