Proverbs 5:19 bbe — As a loving hind and a gentle doe, let her breasts ever give you rapture; let your passion at all times be moved by her…

Bible in Basic English

"As a loving hind and a gentle doe, let her breasts ever give you rapture; let your passion at all times be moved by her love."

— Proverbs 5:19, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 5 — Context

16

Let not your springs be flowing in the streets, or your streams of water in the open places.

17

Let them be for yourself only, not for other men with you.

18

Let blessing be on your fountain; have joy in the wife of your early years.

19

As a loving hind and a gentle doe, let her breasts ever give you rapture; let your passion at all times be moved by her love.

20

Why let yourself, my son, go out of the way with a strange woman, and take another woman in your arms?

21

For a man's ways are before the eyes of the Lord, and he puts all his goings in the scales.

22

The evil-doer will be taken in the net of his crimes, and prisoned in the cords of his sin.

Proverbs 5:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 5:19 say?
Proverbs 5:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “As a loving hind and a gentle doe, let her breasts ever give you rapture; let your passion at all times be moved by her love.”
Where is Proverbs 5:19 in the Bible?
Proverbs 5:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 5, verse 19.
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 5:19.
What translation should I read Proverbs 5:19 in?
Proverbs 5:19 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 5:19?
Proverbs 5:19 reads (BBE): “As a loving hind and a gentle doe, let her breasts ever give you rapture; let your passion at all times be moved by her love.” 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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