Proverbs 5:11

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

At the end of your life you will groan when your flesh and your body are spent,

American Standard Version (1901)

And thou mourn at thy latter end, When thy flesh and thy body are consumed,

Bible in Basic English

And you will be full of grief at the end of your life, when your flesh and your body are wasted;

Douay-Rheims 1899

And thou mourn it the last, when thou shalt have spent thy flesh and thy body, and say:

Free Bible Version

When you come to the end of your life you'll moan in pain as disease destroys your body.

Geneva Bible 1599

And thou mourne at thine end, (when thou hast consumed thy flesh and thy bodie)

King James (Authorized) Version

And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed,

One Unity Resource Bible

You will groan at your latter end, when your flesh and your body are consumed,

Translation for Translators

And when you are about to die, you will groan with severe pain because diseases that you have gotten from being immoral will be destroying your body.

Unlocked Literal Bible

At the end of your life you will groan when your flesh and your body waste away.

Noah Webster Bible

And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed,

World English Bible

You will groan at your latter end, when your flesh and your body are consumed,

Young's Literal Translation

And thou hast howled in thy latter end, In the consumption of thy flesh and thy food,

Context

Avoiding Immorality

¹⁰lest strangers feast on your wealth, and your labors enrich the house of a foreigner. ¹¹At the end of your life you will groan when your flesh and your body are spent, ¹²and you will say, “How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof!

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Summary

This verse warns against the consequences of ignoring wisdom and yielding to temptation, particularly in the context of adultery and immorality. It highlights the regret and sorrow that result from sinful actions, emphasizing the importance of making wise choices to avoid such pain. The verse serves as a cautionary reminder to seek guidance from God and follow His ways to experience true fulfillment and avoid destructive paths. Ultimately, it underscores the significance of living a life of righteousness and faithfulness to God's commands to avoid the pitfalls of sin and its repercussions.