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Let your spring be blessed. Rejoice in the wife of your youth.

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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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Charles Ellicott

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

John Gill

On Proverbs 5:18

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…

Matthew Henry

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, …