Proverbs 5:16
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Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Proverbs 5:16
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Should your springs be dispersed abroad, Streams of water in the streets?
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Should thy springs be dispersed abroad, And streams of water in the streets?
- American Standard Version (1901)
Let not your springs be flowing in the streets, or your streams of water in the open places.
- Basic English Bible
Thy fountains shall be poured forth, as water-brooks in the broadways.
- Darby Bible
Let thy fountains be conveyed abroad, and in the streets divide thy waters.
- Douay Rheims Bible
Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets.
- Webster's Bible
Should your springs overflow in the streets, streams of water in the public squares?
- World English Bible
Let thy fountains be scattered abroad, In broad places rivulets of waters.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Let thy springs be dispersed abroad, and courses of water in the streets.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 5:16
5:16 Fountains - Thy children proceeding from thy wife and from thyself. Fountains are here put for rivers flowing from them. Dispersed - They shall in due time appear abroad to thy comfort, and for the good of others.
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