Sometimes the translation is important to understanding. When I read this verse in the KJV it does not seem to make any sense. When I go to the NASB it brings it together by making it a question rather than a comment.
(Proverbs 5:16 NAS77) Should your springs be dispersed abroad, Streams of water in the streets?That makes me wonder if there are times in life when we should be questioning rather than accepting. This is the case in much of our daily lives. We are in a culture that is veering away from the historic ideas of right and wrong. Our entertainment, education and news sources have rejected any common sense morality for assumptions of anything goes. We should dance to a different tune.
So? Be constantly aware of the road that you are being directed down. Life is not easy or safe and demands constant vigilance if we are going to bring joy to the heart of our Savior. It might also have eternal consequences for us.
2 comments:
I was always lead to believe this verse strictly tied into verse 18.
True but the principle goes beyond the context. I guess it is just the preacher in me.
Grace and peace.
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