Proverbs 5 (KJV)

Read Proverbs chapter 5 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

Proverbs 5

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Proverbs 5 Summary

Proverbs 5 is a father's warning against adultery and sexual immorality. The forbidden woman's lips drip honey, but her end is bitter as wormwood and sharp as a double-edged sword.

The chapter urges the young man to rejoice in the wife of his youth and be intoxicated with her love. It concludes with the sobering truth that a man's ways are in full view of the Lord—no sin is hidden.

Key Themes

Warning against adulteryRejoicing in marriageConsequences of immoralityGod sees all

Key Verses in Proverbs 5

"May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth... may you ever be intoxicated with her love."

— Proverbs 5:18-19

A beautiful celebration of faithful marital love as God's design for fulfillment.

"For your ways are in full view of the LORD, and he examines all your paths."

— Proverbs 5:21

A sobering reminder that nothing is hidden from God's sight.

Life Application

Guard your heart and your commitments. The allure of forbidden pleasure is real but leads to destruction. Invest in and celebrate faithful love.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Proverbs 5 only about sexual sin?

Primarily yes, but its principles apply to any temptation that offers immediate pleasure at the cost of long-term destruction.

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