Proverbs 5:14-16

King James Version

¹⁴I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.

¹⁵Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well.

¹⁶Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets.

Proverbs 5:14-16

New King James Version

¹⁴I was on the verge of total ruin,
In the midst of the assembly and congregation.”

¹⁵Drink water from your own cistern,
And running water from your own well.
¹⁶Should your fountains be dispersed abroad,
^[a]Streams of water in the streets?

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Proverbs 5:14-16

New International Version

¹⁴And I was soon in serious trouble^(A)
in the assembly of God’s people.”^(B)

¹⁵Drink water from your own cistern,
running water from your own well.
¹⁶Should your springs overflow in the streets,
your streams of water in the public squares?

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