Proverbs 5:13
“And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!”
Proverbs 5:13 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And have not heard the voice of them that taught me, and have not in- dined my ear to masters?
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, Nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!
- DARBYDarby
- and I have not hearkened unto the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to those that instructed me;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor turned my ear to those who instructed me!
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And I have not hearkened to the voice of my directors, And to my teachers have not inclined mine ear.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!
Context: Proverbs 5
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;
13And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!
14I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.
15Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well.
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.