Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.
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Verse 18 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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Dein Born sei gesegnet, und freue dich des Weibes deiner Jugend.
Sea bendito tu manantial; Y alégrate con la mujer de tu mocedad.
Que ta source soit bénie, Et fais ta joie de la femme de ta jeunesse,
Sia la tua fonte benedetta; E rallegrati della moglie della tua giovanezza.
Seja bendito o teu manancial, e alegra-te com a mulher da tua mocidade.
要使你的泉源蒙福, 要喜愛你年輕時的妻子。
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