Proverbs 5:14
“I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.”
Proverbs 5:14 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- I have almost been in all evil, in the midst of the church and of the congregation.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- I was well-nigh in all evil In the midst of the assembly and congregation.
- DARBYDarby
- I was well nigh in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- I have come to the brink of utter ruin, in the midst of the gathered assembly.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- As a little thing I have been all evil, In the midst of an assembly and a company.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.
Context: Proverbs 5
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.
16Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets.
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.