American Standard Version
"Should thy springs be dispersed abroad, And streams of water in the streets? "
— Proverbs 5:16, American Standard Version
“Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets.”
“Should your springs overflow in the streets, streams of water in the public squares?”
“Should your springs be dispersed outside, your streams of water in the wide plazas?”
“Let thy fountains be conveyed abroad, and in the streets divide thy waters.”
“Let not your springs be flowing in the streets, or your streams of water in the open places.”
“Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets.”
Neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, Nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!
I was well-nigh in all evil In the midst of the assembly and congregation.
Drink waters out of thine own cistern, And running waters out of thine own well.
Should thy springs be dispersed abroad, And streams of water in the streets?
Let them be for thyself alone, And not for strangers with thee.
Let thy fountain be blessed; And rejoice in the wife of thy youth.
Asa loving hind and a pleasant doe, Let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; And be thou ravished always with her love.