Clarke's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 7:13
Verse 13. So she caught him ] Laid fast hold on him, and kissed him, to show that she was affectionately attached to him. And with an impudent face ] hynp hz[h heezzah paneyha, "she strengthened her countenance," assumed the most confident look she could; endeavoured to appear friendly and sincere.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 13. So she caught him, and kissed him , etc.] The young man that went near her corner where she was plying, or in the way to her house, where she was sitting, or standing, waiting and watching for such an opportunity, for such a person, as a prey to fasten on; and no sooner she saw him, and come up to him, but, without any ceremony or address, she laid hold upon him, as the word signifies, threw her arms about his neck, and embraced him in them; and, what is unusual for women to do, kissed him, in order to stir up wanton affections and impure desires in him; [and] with an impudent face ; or, “and she strengthened her face” f180 ; rubbed her forehead, put on a brasen face, a whore’s front; see ( Jeremiah 3:3 Revelation 17:5). And said unto him ; accosted him in the following manner, without shame or blushing.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 6-27 - Here is an affecting example of the danger of youthful lusts. It is history or a parable of the most instructive kind. Will any one dare to venture on temptations that lead to impurity, after Solomon has se before his eyes in so lively and plain a manner, the danger of eve going near them? Then is he as the man who would dance on the edge of lofty rock, when he has just seen another fall headlong from the sam place. The misery of self-ruined sinners began in disregard to God' blessed commands. We ought daily to pray that we may be kept from running into temptation, else we invite the enemies of our souls to spread snares for us. Ever avoid the neighbourhood of vice. Beware of sins which are said to be pleasant sins. They are the more dangerous because they most easily gain the heart, and close it agains repentance. Do nothing till thou hast well considered the end of it Were a man to live as long as Methuselah, and to spend all his days in the highest delights sin can offer, one hour of the anguish an tribulation that must follow, would far outweigh them __________________________________________________________________
Original Hebrew
והחזיקה 2388 בו ונשׁקה 5401 לו העזה 5810 פניה 6440 ותאמר׃ 559
