Proverbs 5:19 net — a loving doe, a graceful deer; may her breasts satisfy you at all times, may you be captivated by her love always.

NET Bible

"a loving doe, a graceful deer; may her breasts satisfy you at all times, may you be captivated by her love always."

— Proverbs 5:19, NET Bible

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Proverbs 5 — Context

16

Should your springs be dispersed outside, your streams of water in the wide plazas?

17

Let them be for yourself alone, and not for strangers with you.

18

May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife you married in your youth–

19

a loving doe, a graceful deer; may her breasts satisfy you at all times, may you be captivated by her love always.

20

But why should you be captivated, my son, by an adulteress, and embrace the bosom of a different woman?

21

For the ways of a person are in front of the LORD’s eyes, and the LORD weighs all that person’s paths.

22

The wicked will be captured by his own iniquities, and he will be held by the cords of his own sin.

Proverbs 5:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Proverbs 5:19 say?
Proverbs 5:19 in the NET Bible reads: “a loving doe, a graceful deer; may her breasts satisfy you at all times, may you be captivated by her love always.”
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 (NET): “a loving doe, a graceful deer; may her breasts satisfy you at all times, may you be captivated by her love always.” 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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