Proverbs 5:16
The Scripture
(16) Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the wise man warns against the dangers of pride and the loss of wisdom, showing how the rich become poor and the foolish are humbled. He contrasts the path of the righteous with that of the wicked, emphasizing that true wealth comes from knowledge and integrity.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 33:28Psalms 68:26Isaiah 48:21Genesis 24:60Judges 12:9Psalms 127:3Psalms 128:3
Related verses (shared words)
Genesis 1:6Leviticus 11:9Leviticus 11:10Joshua 3:13Ezekiel 31:4Ezekiel 32:2