Proverbs 22:14

The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the Lord shall fall therein.

Cross-reference

Proverbs 2:16-19 warns of the same adulterous woman whose seductive words lead to death, matching the 'deep pit' image in 22:14.

Proverbs 5:3-23 elaborates on the forbidden woman whose lips drip honey but whose end is bitter, reinforcing 22:14's warning.

Proverbs 7:5-27 narrates a seduction by the adulterous woman, illustrating the 'deep pit' described in 22:14.

Proverbs 23:27 calls a prostitute a 'deep pit' and a wayward wife a 'narrow well', nearly identical to 22:14's imagery.

Proverbs 5:20 directly warns against embracing an adulteress, the same danger as the 'deep pit' here.

Proverbs 23:28 says an adulteress lies in wait like a bandit, paralleling the 'deep pit' image. Both depict seduction's danger.

Nehemiah 13:26 Historical context

Nehemiah 13:26 cites Solomon's fall through foreign women — a clear example of the adulteress's mouth ensnaring even the wisest.

Ecclesiastes 7:26 echoes the same warning: the woman is a snare, and the sinner is caught — directly paralleling the deep pit.

Genesis 39:8 shows Joseph refusing the adulteress — the opposite of falling into the pit. He is blessed, not cursed.

Genesis 39:10 continues Joseph's daily resistance — again contrasting the cursed who yield to the adulteress's mouth.

Judges 16:6 Parallel

Judges 16:6 shows Delilah's persuasive speech — her mouth is the deep pit that ensnares Samson.

1 Kings 11:1 records Solomon loving foreign women — these women's mouths led him to idolatry, falling into the pit.

Job 31:9 Parallel

Job 31:9 describes being enticed by a woman—the very trap Proverbs warns against. Job claims innocence from such temptation.

1 Kings 21:25 shows Ahab sold to evil, incited by Jezebel, mirroring the adulteress' mouth leading to wrath. Both depict being ensnared by a woman into sin.