Add parallel Print Page Options

18 Let your fountain [of human life] be blessed [with the rewards of fidelity], and rejoice in the wife of your youth.

19 Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant doe [tender, gentle, attractive]—let her bosom satisfy you at all times, and always be transported with delight in her love.

20 Why should you, my son, be infatuated with a loose woman, embrace the bosom of an outsider, and go astray?

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

Amplified Holy Bible, XL Edition--soft leather-look, burgundy
Amplified Holy Bible, XL Edition--soft leather-look, burgundy
Retail: $52.99
Our Price: $36.99
Save: $16.00 (30%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
Amplified Bible, Large Print leather-look, brown/dark brown- index
Amplified Bible, Large Print leather-look, brown/dark brown- index
Retail: $84.99
Our Price: $57.99
Save: $27.00 (32%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
Amplified Outreach Bible, Paperback
Amplified Outreach Bible, Paperback
Retail: $9.99
Our Price: $7.29
Save: $2.70 (27%)
3.5 of 5.0 stars