King James Version
Proverbs 5:16 in the King James Version says “Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets.”
Proverbs 5:16 · KJV
I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.
Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well.
Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets.
Let them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee.
Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“be dispersed”
H6327to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)
“Let thy fountains”
H4599a fountain (also collectively), figuratively, a source (of satisfaction)
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