“Bibe aquam de cisterna tua, et fluenta putei tui ;”
“Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well.”
“Drink water from your own cistern, and running water from your own well.”
“Drink water out of your own cistern, running water out of your own well.”
“Drink waters out of thine own cistern, And running waters out of thine own well.”
Well. Live comfortably on your own property, (Cajetan) with your own wife. (Calmet)
1. Let young men marry, marry and not burn. Have a cistern, a well of thy own (v. 15), even the wife of thy youth, v. 18. Wholly abstain, or wed.—Herbert. "The world is wide, and there are varieties of accomplishments, among which thou mayest please thyself."
Verses 15-23 Lawful marriage is a means God has appointed to keep from these destructive vices. But we are not properly united, except as we attend to God's word, seeking his direction and blessing, and acting with affection. Ever remember, that though secret sins may escape the eyes of our fellow-creatures, yet a man's ways are before the eyes of the Lord, who not only sees, but ponders all his goings. Those who are so foolish as to choose the way of sin, are justly left of God to themselves, to go on in the way to destruction.