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Rejoice in Your Spouse
All commentators agree that the 'fountain' is a metaphor for one's wife. The verse is a direct command to actively find joy and satisfaction in your spouse. John Gill emphasizes that this delight should be lifelong, from youth into old age. Rather than seeking fulfillment elsewhere, God's design is for joy to be found within the marriage covenant.
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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; …
17th Century
Pastor
Let your fountain be blessed. Your wife; make her happy by keeping to her and from others; by behaving in a loving, affab…
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, …