Pro 5:9 | MHM | STEP | v. 9–11 : Solomon explains the consequences of ignoring this warning. Sexual sin ruins a person’s reputation—“Thou wilt give thy honour unto others” (Proverbs 5:9 ). It wastes the best years of life, giving them “unto the cruel.” It can also destroy a person’s wealth, as “strangers will be filled with thy wealth” and “the fruit of thy labours” will go to someone else (Proverbs 5:10 ). Even health is affected: “Thy flesh and thy body are consumed” (Proverbs 5:11 ). Sin not only harms the soul, but also the body, leading to sickness and even an early death.

‏ Proverbs 5:9

v. 9–11: Solomon explains the consequences of ignoring this warning. Sexual sin ruins a person’s reputation—“Thou wilt give thy honour unto others” (Proverbs 5:9 ^a). It wastes the best years of life, giving them “unto the cruel.” It can also destroy a person’s wealth, as “strangers will be filled with thy wealth” and “the fruit of thy labours” will go to someone else (Proverbs 5:10 ^b). Even health is affected: “Thy flesh and thy body are consumed” (Proverbs 5:11 ^c). Sin not only harms the soul, but also the body, leading to sickness and even an early death.