Proverbs 5:9
Proverbs 5:9 Meaning and Explanation
“Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Protect your honor and your life from waste.
The Context of Proverbs 5:9
The consequences include loss of reputation and squandered years.
What Does Proverbs 5:9 Mean?
Honour here means one's reputation, dignity, and worth. Following destructive ways gives these precious things to others—to those who do not value them and may exploit or harm.
Giving one's years to the cruel means spending the years of youth and vitality in service to something that harms rather than nurtures. This is a waste of life itself.
Proverbs 5:9 in the Original Language
honour (הוֹד hod) — glory, splendor, or reputation; one's substance and worth.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 5:9
What does Proverbs 5:9 mean?
Protect your honor and your life from waste.
What is the context of Proverbs 5:9?
The consequences include loss of reputation and squandered years.