Proverbs 5:8-10 Words of wisdom

8 Keep to a path far from her,
do not go near the door of her house,

9 lest you give your best strength to others
and your years to one who is cruel,

10 lest strangers feast on your wealth
and your toil enrich another man’s house.

Meaning of Proverbs 5:8-10

Proverbs 5:8 urges us to keep a safe distance from temptations that lead us astray. This divine wisdom teaches us the importance of setting boundaries to protect our spiritual integrity and stay aligned with God's righteous path. It’s a call to safeguard our hearts and lives from destructive influences.

Cross References for Proverbs 5:8-10

Matthew 6:13 - And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ Click to read the verse Matthew 6:13 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:13

Genesis 39:10 - And though she spoke to Joseph day after day, he refused to go to bed with her or even be with ... Click to read the verse Genesis 39:10 Click to read the verse Genesis 39:10

Proverbs 1:15 - my son, do not go along with them, do not set foot on their paths; Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:15

Genesis 39:12 - She caught him by his cloak and said, “Come to bed with me!” But he left his cloak in her hand ... Click to read the verse Genesis 39:12 Click to read the verse Genesis 39:12

Ephesians 5:11 - Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:11 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:11

Job 21:16 - But their prosperity is not in their own hands, so I stand aloof from the counsel of the wicked. Click to read the verse Job 21:16 Click to read the verse Job 21:16

Proverbs 4:15 - Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way. Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:15

Proverbs 7:25 - Do not let your heart turn to her ways or stray into her paths. Click to read the verse Proverbs 7:25 Click to read the verse Proverbs 7:25

Proverbs 6:27-28 - Can a man scoop fire into his lap without his clothes being burned? Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:27-28 Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:27-28

Proverbs 7:8 - He was going down the street near her corner, walking along in the direction of her house Click to read the verse Proverbs 7:8 Click to read the verse Proverbs 7:8