Proverbs 5:10
“Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger;”
Proverbs 5:10 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger;
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Lest strangers be filled with thy strength, and thy labours be in another man's house,
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Lest strangers be filled with thy strength, And thy labors be in the house of an alien,
- DARBYDarby
- lest strangers be filled with thy wealth, and the fruits of thy toil come into the house of a stranger;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- lest strangers feast on your wealth, and your labors enrich another man's house.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Lest strangers be filled with thy power, And thy labours in the house of a stranger,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger;
Context: Proverbs 5
8Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house:
9Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:
10Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger;
11And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed,
12And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;
About Proverbs 5: Warning Against Adultery
Solomon warns against the pitfalls of adultery, urging readers to cherish marital fidelity
Commentary
The message of this chapter is relevant today as it was when it was written. Adultery continues to be a destructive force that can ruin marriages, families and lives. Solomon, the author of Proverbs, warns us to be on guard against the temptation to cheat on our spouses and to be faithful in marriage. He encourages us to seek our joy and fulfillment in committed, loving relationships and to avoid the temporary pleasure of immoral acts. This chapter teaches us the importance of self-control, wisdom, and respect for the sanctity of marriage.