Proverbs 23:28

“She also lyeth in wait as for a pray, and increaseth the transgressours among men.”

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She also lieth in wait as [for] a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men.
- King James Version

Surely she lurks as a robber, And increases the faithless among men.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Yea, she lieth in wait as a robber, And increaseth the treacherous among men.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Yes, she is waiting secretly like a beast for its food, and deceit by her is increased among men.
- Basic English Bible

She also lieth in wait as a robber, and increaseth the treacherous among men.
- Darby Bible

She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men.
- Webster's Bible

Yes, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men.
- World English Bible

She also, as catching prey, lieth in wait, And the treacherous among men she increaseth.
- Youngs Literal Bible

She also lieth in wait as a robber, and increaseth the faithless among men.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

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