Proverbs 5:10
Proverbs 5:10 Meaning and Explanation
“Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Your wealth and labor will enrich others instead of your own household.
The Context of Proverbs 5:10
The financial and material consequences of yielding to temptation.
What Does Proverbs 5:10 Mean?
This verse describes economic loss: wealth and the fruit of labor go to people outside your family, to those who are strangers and have no stake in your wellbeing.
The image of working in another's house shows servitude and loss of autonomy. Energy and resources that should build one's own household are consumed elsewhere, leaving oneself poorer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 5:10
What does Proverbs 5:10 mean?
Your wealth and labor will enrich others instead of your own household.
What is the context of Proverbs 5:10?
The financial and material consequences of yielding to temptation.