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Proverbs 5:10 Β· KJV

"Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger;"

King James Version

What does Proverbs 5:10 mean? β†’

Passage Context

8Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house:
9Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:
10Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger;
11And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed,
12And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you protect your resources and relationships?

2

What does it mean for you to labor for your own wealth?

3

When have you felt your efforts were taken for granted?

Life Application

financial stewardship

Be diligent in managing your finances and ensure that your efforts benefit your household.

relationships

Invest time and energy into nurturing your relationships to prevent them from becoming strained.

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