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fawn: Compare with Song of Solomon 4:5.
These instructions on loving one's wife and avoiding immoral women were originally for young men starting their careers (see also Proverbs 2:16–22; 7:1–27). This topic is also common in ancient Egyptian wisdom writings.
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Deer Discipline Doe Prostitute, Prostitution Proverbs, Book of Sex, Sexuality
Topics
Adultery: General Scriptures Concerning Being a Good Husband Being a Husband Chastity: General Scriptures Concerning Deer: Gentleness of Harlot (Prostitute): To be Shunned Husband: General Scriptures Concerning Husbands: Duty of, to Wives: To be Faithful to Them Marital Love Romance Sex Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning The Hart: Female of Kind and Affectionate The Marriage Bed The Roe: A Good Wife The Roe: Cheerful Women: Wicked: Full of Deceit and Licentiousness Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning