Proverbs 5:17

Let them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 5:17

BSB

Let them be yours alone, never to be shared with strangers.

AKJV

Let them be only your own, and not strangers' with you.

CPDV

Hold them for yourself alone, and do not let strangers be partakers with you.

ERV

Let them be for thyself alone, and not for strangers with thee.

NHEB

Let them be for yourself alone, not for strangers with you.

SMT

They shall be to thee alone, and not strangers with thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 5:17

Letthembeonlythineownandnotstrangers'H2114Verbwiththee

Commentary for Proverbs 5:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 5:17

Summary

Maintain exclusive intimacy within marriage covenant

Event

Warning against outside involvement

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC