New International Reader's Version

Proverbs 7:14-20 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

14. She said, "At home I have meat left over from my offerings. Today I offered what I had promised I would.

15. So I came out to meet you. I looked for you. And I have found you!

16. I have covered my bed with colored sheets from Egypt.

17. I've perfumed my bed with spices. I used myrrh, aloes and cinnamon.

18. Come, let's drink our fill of love until morning. Let's enjoy ourselves by having sex!

19. My husband isn't home. He's gone on a long journey.

20. He took his bag full of money. He won't be home for several days."