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Your Spouse, Your Wellspring
All commentators agree that the 'cistern' and 'well' are metaphors for one's spouse. The verse is a call to find exclusive joy, refreshment, and contentment within the covenant of marriage. This pure, life-giving 'water' from one's own 'well' is presented as the blessed alternative to the destructive path of adultery.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 5:15
18th Century
Theologian
The teacher seeks to counteract the evils of mere sensual passion chiefly by setting forth the true blessedness of which it is the counterfeit. The…
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 5:15–20
19th Century
Bishop
Drink waters out of thine own cistern ...—In these verses Solomon urges his disciples to follow after purity in the married life; …
John Gill
On Proverbs 5:15
17th Century
Pastor
Drink waters out of your own cistern
Arguments being used to dissuade from conversation with an adulterous woman, ta…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 5:15–23
17th Century
Minister
Lawful marriage is a means God has appointed to keep from these destructive vices. But we are not properly united, unless we attend to God's word, …