Proverbs 7:24Now therefore, sons, listen to me. Pay attention to the words of my mouth.
The setting
Ancient Jerusalem, Israel, ~950 BC. Palace courtyard. King Solomon teaching young men about life's dangers...
The emotion here: urgent desperation of a father watching his child head toward destruction
The original word
shama (שִׁמְעוּ) — deep listening that leads to obedience, not just hearing
Why it matters
Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines, making his warnings about sexual temptation painfully personal
Read with care
What most readers miss in Proverbs 7:24
This is the FINAL appeal before describing the deadly consequences — last chance to listen
Common misconceptionPeople think this is general life advice, but Solomon is specifically warning about sexual immorality in a culture where temple prostitution was common worship practice.
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Verses that echo Proverbs 7:24
Bible Genome reading
Proverbs 7:24 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Proverbs 7:24 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Solomon. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include wisdom, instruction, obedience. Notable phrases: sons listen; pay attention. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
Your reflection
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