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Proverbs 5:16

American Standard Version

Should thy springs be dispersed abroad, And streams of water in the streets?

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Proverbs 5:16 in other translations

Should your springs overflow in the streets,
streams of water in the public squares?

Proverbs 5:16 · World English Bible

Proverbs 5:16 in context

  1. 14I was well-nigh in all evil In the midst of the assembly and congregation.
  2. 15Drink waters out of thine own cistern, And running waters out of thine own well.
  3. 16Should thy springs be dispersed abroad, And streams of water in the streets?
  4. 17Let them be for thyself alone, And not for strangers with thee.
  5. 18Let thy fountain be blessed; And rejoice in the wife of thy youth.