Proverbs 11:22
22 Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.
Other Translations of Proverbs 11:22
King James Version
22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without
English Standard Version
22 Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman without discretion.
The Message
22 Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful face on an empty head.
New King James Version
22 As a ring of gold in a swine's snout, So is a lovely woman who lacks discretion.
New Living Translation
22 A beautiful woman who lacks discretion is like a gold ring in a pig's snout.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:22
Commentary on Proverbs 11:22
(Read Proverbs 11:22)
Beauty is abused by those who have not discretion or modesty with it. This is true of all bodily endowments.