Proverbs 5:7

Translations

Modern

So now, my sons, listen to me, and do not turn aside from the words of my mouth.

Traditional

Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.

Literal

And now, sons, listen to me, and do not turn aside from the words of my mouth.

Latin

Nunc ergo fili mi, audi me, et ne recedas a verbis oris mei.

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English

So now, my sons, listen to me, and do not turn aside from the words of my mouth.

Notes

Proverbs 5:1–23

These instructions on loving one's wife and avoiding immoral women were originally for young men starting their careers (see also Proverbs 2:16–22; 7:1–27). This topic is also common in ancient Egyptian wisdom writings.

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Marriage and Sexuality

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Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.

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