Proverbs 5:17
What does Proverbs 5:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 5:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Let them be for thyself alone, And not for strangers with thee.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Let them be only thine own, and not strangers’ with thee.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Let them be for thyself alone, And not for strangers with thee.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Let them be for yourself only, not for other men with you.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Let them be to thee for thyself, And not to strangers with thee.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Keep them to thyself alone, neither let strangers be partakers with thee.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Let them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee.
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