Proverbs 23:28
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
She also lies in wait as for a prey, and increases the transgressors among men.
American King James Version (AKJV)
She also lies in wait as for a prey, and increases the transgressors among men.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Yea, she lieth in wait as a robber, And increaseth the treacherous among men.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Yes, she is waiting secretly like a beast for its food, and deceit by her is increased among men.
Webster's Revision
She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men.
World English Bible
Yes, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men.
English Revised Version (ERV)
Yea, she lieth in wait as a robber, and increaseth the treacherous among men.
Clarke's Proverbs 23:28 Bible Commentary
Increaseth the transgressors among men - More iniquity springs from this one source of evil, than from any other cause in the whole system of sin. Women and strong drink cause many millions to transgress.
Barnes's Proverbs 23:28 Bible Commentary
As for a prey - Better as in the margin.
The transgressors - Better, the treacherous," those that attack men treacherously.