Proverbs 7:17 Wisdom for Life

17 I have perfumed my bed
with myrrh, aloes and cinnamon.

Meaning of Proverbs 7:17

Proverbs 7:17, "I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon," illustrates the seductive allure of sin, adorned in pleasing fragrances to entice the unwary. It serves as a warning to remain steadfast in wisdom and discernment, recognizing that true fulfillment lies in God’s righteous path, not in fleeting temptations.

Cross References for Proverbs 7:17

Revelation 18:13 - cargoes of cinnamon and spice, of incense, myrrh and frankincense, of wine and olive oil, of fi... Click to read the verse Revelation 18:13 Click to read the verse Revelation 18:13

Exodus 30:23 - “Take the following fine spices: 500 shekels of liquid myrrh, half as much (that is, 250 shekel... Click to read the verse Exodus 30:23 Click to read the verse Exodus 30:23

Song of Songs 4:14 - nard and saffron, calamus and cinnamon, with every kind of incense tree, with myrrh and aloes a... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 4:14 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 4:14

Psalms 45:8 - All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned with ivory th... Click to read the verse Psalms 45:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 45:8

Song of Songs 3:6 - Who is this coming up from the desert like a column of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and incense m... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 3:6 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 3:6

Proverbs 27:9 - Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one’s friend springs from h... Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:9 Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:9

Isaiah 3:24 - Instead of fragrance there will be a stench; instead of a sash, a rope; instead of well-dressed... Click to read the verse Isaiah 3:24 Click to read the verse Isaiah 3:24

Esther 2:12 - Before a girl’s turn came to go in to King Xerxes, she had to complete twelve months of beauty ... Click to read the verse Esther 2:12 Click to read the verse Esther 2:12

Isaiah 57:9 - You went to Molech with olive oil and increased your perfumes. You sent your ambassadors far aw... Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:9

Song of Songs 4:13-14 - Your plants are an orchard of pomegranates with choice fruits, with henna and nard, Click to read the verse Song of Songs 4:13-14 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 4:13-14

John 19:39 - He was accompanied by Nicodemus, the man who earlier had visited Jesus at night. Nicodemus brou... Click to read the verse John 19:39 Click to read the verse John 19:39

Isaiah 57:7-9 - You have made your bed on a high and lofty hill; there you went up to offer your sacrifices. Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:7-9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:7-9