Proverbs 5:9
“Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:”
Proverbs 5:9 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Give not thy honour to strangers, and thy years to the cruel.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Lest thou give thine honor unto others, And thy years unto the cruel;
- DARBYDarby
- lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- lest you give your honor to others, and your years to the cruel one;
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Lest thou give to others thy honour, And thy years to the fierce,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:
Context: Proverbs 5
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:
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,
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.