Proverbs 5:7
“Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.”
Proverbs 5:7 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Now therefore, my son, hear me, and depart not from the words of my mouth.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Now therefore, my'sons, hearken unto me, And depart not from the words of my mouth.
- DARBYDarby
- And now, children, hearken unto me, and depart not from the words of my mouth.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Now therefore, my sons, listen to me. Don't depart from the words of my mouth.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And now, ye sons, hearken to me, And turn not from sayings of my mouth.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.
Context: Proverbs 5
5Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell.
6Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them.
7Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.
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:
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.