Proverbs 5:15

Verse

Proverbs 5:15

Drink water from your own cistern, flowing water from your own well.

  • Adultery
  • Purity
  • Marriage
  • Faithfulness
  • Wisdom
Bebe's interpretation
This verse uses imagery of drinking from one’s own cistern to illustrate the importance of marital faithfulness. It encourages satisfaction within one’s own marriage, warning against the temptation to seek fulfillment elsewhere. The “flowing water” symbolizes the joy and refreshment that come from a committed relationship, highlighting that God’s design for marriage includes intimacy, trust, and loyalty. For believers, this verse is a reminder to cherish and invest in their relationships, finding joy and contentment within the covenant of marriage. It challenges individuals to resist the lure of infidelity, choosing instead to cultivate love and satisfaction with their spouse. By “drinking from one’s own well,” couples honor God’s purpose for marriage, experiencing the richness and fulfillment that come from a faithful and exclusive relationship. This verse inspires a life of purity, wisdom, and devotion to one’s partner.
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