Proverbs 5:17 cpdv — Hold them for yourself alone, and do not let strangers be partakers with you.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

— Proverbs 5:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Proverbs 5:17 in Other Translations

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Proverbs 5 — Context

14

I have almost been with all evil in the midst of the church and of the assembly.”

15

Drink water from your own cistern and from the springs of your own well.

16

Let your fountains be diverted far and wide, and divide your waters in the streets.

17

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

18

Let your spring be blessed, and rejoice with the wife of your youth:

19

a beloved doe and most pleasing fawn. Let her breasts inebriate you at all times. Be delighted continually by her love.

20

Why are you seduced, my son, by a strange woman, and why are you kept warm by the bosom of another?

Proverbs 5:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Proverbs 5:17 say?
Proverbs 5:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Hold them for yourself alone, and do not let strangers be partakers with you. ”
Where is Proverbs 5:17 in the Bible?
Proverbs 5:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 5, verse 17.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 5:17.
What translation should I read Proverbs 5:17 in?
Proverbs 5:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 5:17?
Proverbs 5:17 reads (CPDV): “Hold them for yourself alone, and do not let strangers be partakers with you. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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