Proverbs 5:18
Proverbs 5:18 in Multiple Translations
May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth:
Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.
Let thy fountain be blessed; And rejoice in the wife of thy youth.
Let blessing be on your fountain; have joy in the wife of your early years.
May your spring of water be blessed, and may you enjoy the wife you married when you were young.
Let thy fountaine be blessed, and reioyce with the wife of thy youth.
Let thy fountain be blessed, And rejoice because of the wife of thy youth,
Let your spring be blessed. Rejoice in the wife of your youth.
Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.
Let thy vein be blessed, and rejoice with the wife of thy youth:
Let your wife be a source of great pleasure to you. ◄Be happy/Enjoy sex► with the woman whom you married when you were both young.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 5:18
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Proverbs 5:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְהִֽי
מְקוֹרְ/ךָ֥
בָר֑וּךְ
וּ֝/שְׂמַ֗ח
מֵ/אֵ֥שֶׁת
נְעוּרֶֽ/ךָ
יְהִֽי
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Juss-3ms
מְקוֹרְ/ךָ֥
mâqôwr
H4726
fountain
N-ms | Suff
בָר֑וּךְ
bârak
H1288
to bless
V-Qal-Inf-c
וּ֝/שְׂמַ֗ח
sâmach
H8055
to rejoice
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
מֵ/אֵ֥שֶׁת
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
Prep | N-fs
נְעוּרֶֽ/ךָ
nâʻûwr
H5271
youth
N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 5:18
יְהִֽי
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Juss-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
מְקוֹרְ/ךָ֥
mâqôwr
H4726
"fountain"
N-ms | Suff
Maqor means a fountain or a source of water, like a spring or a well. It can also refer to the source of happiness, wisdom, or life. This term is used to describe a source of something valuable or life-giving.
Definition: 1) spring, fountain 1a) spring 1a1) of source of life, joy, purification (fig.) 1b) of the eye (fig.) 1c) source (of menstruous blood) 1d) flow (of blood after child birth)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: fountain, issue, spring, well(-spring). See also: Leviticus 12:7; Proverbs 16:22; Psalms 36:10.
בָר֑וּךְ
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
וּ֝/שְׂמַ֗ח
sâmach
H8055
"to rejoice"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
This verb means to rejoice or be glad, often used in a religious sense, like when the Israelites rejoiced at the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8:66.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 4:14; Psalms 92:5; Psalms 5:12.
מֵ/אֵ֥שֶׁת
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
Prep | N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
נְעוּרֶֽ/ךָ
nâʻûwr
H5271
"youth"
N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the state of being young or a group of young people, as seen in Isaiah 47:12. It describes a stage of life, like childhood or adolescence. This concept is also mentioned in Jeremiah 31:19.
Definition: youth, early life Also means: na.ur (נְעוּרוֹת "youth" H5271B)
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: childhood, youth. See also: Genesis 8:21; Isaiah 54:6; Psalms 25:7.
Study Notes — Proverbs 5:18
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- Proverbs 5:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 5:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 5:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 5:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 5:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 5:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 5:18
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 5:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 5:18
- Sermons on Proverbs 5:18
Context — Avoiding Immorality
16Why should your springs flow in the streets, your streams of water in the public squares?
17Let them be yours alone, never to be shared with strangers.
18May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth:
19A loving doe, a graceful fawn— may her breasts satisfy you always; may you be captivated by her love forever. 20Why be captivated, my son, by an adulteress, or embrace the bosom of a stranger?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ecclesiastes 9:9 | Enjoy life with your beloved wife all the days of the fleeting life that God has given you under the sun—all your fleeting days. For this is your portion in life and in your labor under the sun. |
| 2 | Malachi 2:14–15 | Yet you ask, “Why?” It is because the LORD has been a witness between you and the wife of your youth, against whom you have broken faith, though she is your companion and your wife by covenant. Has not the LORD made them one, having a portion of the Spirit? And why one? Because He seeks godly offspring. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith with the wife of your youth. |
| 3 | Song of Solomon 4:15 | You are a garden spring, a well of fresh water flowing down from Lebanon. |
| 4 | Song of Solomon 4:12 | My sister, my bride, you are a garden locked up, a spring enclosed, a fountain sealed. |
Proverbs 5:18 Summary
Proverbs 5:18 is encouraging us to find joy and fulfillment in our marriage, to cherish and nurture our relationship with our spouse, as a lifelong commitment (Ephesians 5:25-33). This means prioritizing our marriage, being faithful and exclusive, and trusting in God for wisdom and guidance (Proverbs 3:5-6). By doing so, we can experience a blessed and happy marriage, as described in Psalm 128:1-6 and 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. This verse reminds us that a strong and healthy marriage is a beautiful gift from God, and it's worth investing in and nurturing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to have a 'fountain' blessed in Proverbs 5:18?
In this context, the 'fountain' refers to one's spouse, as seen in the surrounding verses, emphasizing the importance of a blessed and fulfilling marriage, as also encouraged in Ephesians 5:25-33 and Genesis 2:24.
Why is it significant to 'rejoice in the wife of your youth'?
This phrase highlights the value of nurturing and cherishing one's marriage from the beginning, as a lifelong commitment, similar to the teachings in Malachi 2:14-15 and Matthew 19:4-6, which emphasize the importance of honoring one's marriage vows.
How does this verse relate to the warning against adultery in the surrounding verses?
Proverbs 5:18 serves as a positive counterpoint to the warnings against adultery in verses 16-17 and 20, encouraging faithfulness and joy in one's marriage, as also taught in Hebrews 13:4 and Exodus 20:17.
What role does trust in God play in experiencing a blessed marriage?
Trust in God is essential for a blessed marriage, as it allows couples to rely on His wisdom and guidance, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Psalm 37:3-7, which encourage trusting in God and following His ways for a fulfilling life.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can nurture and rejoice in my spouse, as encouraged in Proverbs 5:18?
- How can I apply the principle of faithfulness and exclusivity in my marriage, as taught in the surrounding verses?
- In what ways can I prioritize my relationship with my spouse, making it a source of joy and strength, as described in Ecclesiastes 9:9 and Song of Solomon 4:1-7?
- What are some potential consequences of not prioritizing my marriage, as warned against in the surrounding verses?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 5:18
Let thy fountain be blessed,.... Thy wife; make her happy by keeping to her and from others; by behaving in a loving, affable, and respectful manner to her; by living comfortably with her, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 5:18
Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. The first clause refers to Proverbs 5:16, the second to Proverbs 5:17.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 5:18
Thy fountain; thy wife, as the next clause explains it. Be blessed; she shall be blessed with children; for barrenness was esteemed a curse and reproach, especially among the Israelites. Or rather, she shall be a blessing and a comfort to thee, as it follows, and not a curse and a snare, as a harlot will be. Rejoice with the wife; seek not to harlots for that delight which God alloweth thee to take with thy wife. So here he explains the foregoing metaphor, and applies it to his present design. Of thy youth; which thou didst marry in her and thine own youthful days, with whom therefore in all reason and justice thou art still to satisfy thyself, even when she is old. Or he mentions youth, because that is the season in which men are most prone to unclean practices, against which men are commonly fortified by the infirmities of old age.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 5:18
Proverbs 5:18 Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.Ver. 18. Let thy fountain be blessed.] Or, Thy fountain shall be blessed, thy wife shall be fruitful, as Psalms 128:3, that psalm for Solomon, whose many wives brought him but few children. We read but of one son that he had, who was none of the wisest neither, and two daughters, both of them subjects. Our Henry VIII, though blameworthy for women too, was more happy in King Edward his son, that orbis deliciae, and his two daughters, both sovereigns of an imperial crown. Rejoice with the wife of thy youth.] As Isaac did, who was the most loving husband that we read of in Holy Writ. Ezekiel’ s wife was "the delight of his eyes"; he took singular complacency in her company. This conjugal joy is the fruit of love, which therefore he commendeth to all married men, in the next words.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 5:18
(18) Let thy fountain . . .—As a reward for purity of life, the blessing of a numerous offspring is invoked. (Comp. Psalms 128:3, where the wife is a “fruitful vine,” and the children numerous and flourishing like olive-branches.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 5:18
Verse 18. Let thy fountain be blessed] יהי מקורך ברוך yehi mekorecha baruch. Sit vena tua benedicta. Thy vein; that which carries off streams from the fountain of animal life, in order to disperse them abroad, and through the streets. How delicate and correct is the allusion here! But anatomical allusions must not be pressed into detail in a commentary on Scripture.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 5:18
15–19. The remedy against sin is to be found in the holy estate which God has ordained. “The resemblance between the two Books (the Song of Solomon and the Book of Proverbs) in their treatment of this subject is singularly striking.” Speaker’s Comm., ad loc.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 5:18
18. Let thy fountain be blessed — That is, with offspring, so much desired in the East, as they ought to be everywhere.
Sermons on Proverbs 5:18
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How to Bring Your Children to Christ by Ray Comfort | In this sermon, the speaker shares personal experiences and observations about the transformative power of God's word. He emphasizes the importance of having a fear of God and reco |
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(Godly Home) Part 25 - Joining the Next Generation by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, Brother Denny discusses the power of emotions and the importance of directing them towards the right person. He emphasizes the need for parents to be involved in th |
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Fiery Darts of Immorality by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of using sex to communicate the gospel. He mentions a group that taught girls how to use sex to evangelize and shares examples of gi |
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The Revolution of the Love / Die Revolution Der Liebe - Part 4 by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker shares two stories from their ministry experiences. The first story is about two women who found it difficult to receive encouragement because the speak |
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Cd Gv269 What the Bible Says About Sex by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and teaching about sex according to the Bible. He shares a personal anecdote about a young man who approached |
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Marriage: Sex, Gross Good or God? by Shane Idleman | This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking God's will in relationships, highlighting the dangers of sexual immorality, the need for purity, and the impact of lust on individu |
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Gods World Congress by George Verwer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the topic of commitment and how it means different things to different people. He mentions that he has written four books on commitment but s |