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Proverbs 5:16

Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets.
Proverbs 5:16 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • Let not your springs be flowing in the streets, or your streams of water in the open places.

    BBE

  • Thy fountains shall be poured forth, as water-brooks in the broadways.

    DBY

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

    WEB

  • Let thy fountains be scattered abroad, In broad places rivulets of waters.

    YLT

  • Let your fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets.

    ENG

  • Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets.

    WBT

  • Why should your springs flow in the streets, your streams of water in the public squares?

    BSB

In context

14I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.

15Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well.

16Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets.

17Let them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee.

18Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.

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