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Prov. 5:2–6 The son’s lips may guard knowledge, that is, he should not speak anything that is inconsistent with true knowledge and wisdom. In contrast, the lips of a forbidden woman are flattering (they drip honey) and her words are persuasive (her speech is smoother than oil). The disastrous end of her own life proves her words to be hollow and destructive (vv. 4–6).
Prov. 5:7–8 This instruction is repeated throughout the book: recognize the right path and seek to stay on it. A person stays on the right path by following words of wisdom (do not depart from the words of my mouth; see 4:20–21) and by avoiding evil (keep your way far from her, 5:8; see 4:26–27).
Prov. 5:9–14 The man who follows after the forbidden woman will see others take away from him the things that he himself should have enjoyed later in life (honor and years, v. 9; strength and labors, v. 10). Such a wayward life also produces regret over the wasting of body and soul (vv. 11–13) and shame within the church and community (v. 14).
Prov. 5:15–18 The wife is pictured as a source of water (well, fountain, etc.). The man who is tempted to commit adultery should think about how he would feel if his wife were to do the same (Should your springs be scattered abroad, streams of water in the streets?). He should be faithful to her just as he wants her to be faithful to him.
Prov. 5:18–19 The intimacy of marriage provides the place where sexual desires are rightly expressed for the enjoyment (rejoice) and good (be blessed) of both husband and wife.
Prov. 5:21–23 For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the Lord reminds the righteous of how the Lord blesses the one who stays on the good path (compare 4:26). It also warns about being led astray by the forbidden woman. This can result in being held fast in . . . sin.
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