Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well.
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Verse 15 is found in chapter 5 of Proverbs. The teaching shifts from prohibition to a positive affirmation of marital faithfulness. The image of drinking water from one’s own cistern communicates exclusivity, satisfaction, and care within a legitimate relationship. The wife of one’s youth is presented as a source of joy and delight. Thus, Proverbs does not treat sexuality only as a moral danger, but also as a gift to be enjoyed within faithfulness.
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Trink Wasser aus deiner Grube und Flüsse aus deinem Brunnen.
Bebe el agua de tu cisterna, Y los raudales de tu pozo.
Bois les eaux de ta citerne, Les eaux qui sortent de ton puits.
Bevi delle acque della tua cisterna, E de’ ruscelli di mezzo della tua fonte.
Bebe água da tua fonte, e das correntes do teu poço.
你要喝自己池中的水, 飲自己井裏的活水。
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