Proverbs 5:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil: The lips of a strange woman - One that is not thy own, whether Jewess or heathen.

Drop as a honey-comb - She uses the most deceitful, flattering, and alluring speeches: as the droppings of the honey out of the comb are the sweetest of all.

Proverbs 5:3

3 For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her moutha is smoother than oil: