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The Exclusivity of Marriage
Commentators explain that this verse emphasizes the sacred and exclusive nature of the marital relationship. The joys, intimacy, and blessings (symbolized as 'waters' and including children) are meant for the husband and wife alone, not to be shared with 'strangers' through infidelity.
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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 5:17
17th Century
Pastor
Let them be only your own, and not strangers' with you .
] Or "they shall be your own" F21 , as the Targu…
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, …