Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.
Let your marriage be blessed, and find joy with the wife you married when you were young.
This verse is encouraging a man to celebrate and find happiness in his marriage with his wife, especially the woman he committed to in his youth.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Proverbs, attributed to King Solomon, this verse appears in a chapter warning against the temptations of adultery and urging faithfulness in marriage. Ancient Israelite society highly valued marital fidelity as a foundation for family and community stability, with metaphors like "fountain" symbolizing life, blessing, and prosperity through one's spouse and descendants. This reflects the broader biblical emphasis on honoring God's design for relationships in a culture where moral wisdom was essential for daily living.
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