Proverbs 5:18 Meaning and Explanation
“Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Bless your covenant relationship and find joy in faithful love.
The Context of Proverbs 5:18
The blessing of covenant love is the true source of lasting satisfaction.
What Does Proverbs 5:18 Mean?
The wife of thy youth is the partner chosen in youth, the one bound by covenant. The instruction is to actively bless and nurture this relationship, not to take it for granted.
Rejoice means finding true delight and satisfaction in this bond. This teaches that real joy comes from faithfulness and investment in what you have committed to, not from the false pleasure of forbidden paths.
Proverbs 5:18 in the Original Language
blessed (בָּרוּךְ baruk) — blessed, to be set apart for good; to prosper and flourish.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 5:18
What does Proverbs 5:18 mean?
Bless your covenant relationship and find joy in faithful love.
What is the context of Proverbs 5:18?
The blessing of covenant love is the true source of lasting satisfaction.