Proverbs 5:9

Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 5:9

BSB
lest you concede your vigor to others, and your years to one who is cruel;
AKJV
Lest you give your honor to others, and your years to the cruel:
CPDV
Do not give your honor to foreigners, and your years to the cruel.
ERV
Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:
NHEB
lest you give your honor to others, and your years to the merciless;
SMT
Lest thou shalt give thy strength to others, and thy years to the cruel:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 5:9

LestthougiveH5414VerbthinehonourH1935Noun MasculineuntoothersH312AdjectiveandthyyearsH8141Noun FeminineuntothecruelH394Adjective

Commentary for Proverbs 5:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 5:9
Summary
Folly squanders reputation and remaining years
Event
Warning about losses
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Teaching