Proverbs 5:20
Proverbs 5:20 Meaning and Explanation
“And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger?”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Why would you give to a stranger what belongs to your covenant partner?
The Context of Proverbs 5:20
The final appeal: acknowledge the foolishness of leaving what is blessed.
What Does Proverbs 5:20 Mean?
This verse returns to the central question: given the blessing available in faithfulness, why would anyone seek elsewhere? The why is rhetorical—there is no good answer.
Being ravished with a stranger means allowing another to captivate you, giving to her what your covenant partner deserves. This is the final plea: see the choice clearly and choose what is true.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 5:20
What does Proverbs 5:20 mean?
Why would you give to a stranger what belongs to your covenant partner?
What is the context of Proverbs 5:20?
The final appeal: acknowledge the foolishness of leaving what is blessed.