Proverbs 5:16

Key Reflection

The proverb "Drink water out of your own cistern, running water out of your own well" (Proverbs 5:16) instructs individuals to derive their satisfaction and contentment from their own resources rather than external sources. The imagery of a cistern and well would have been familiar to the original audience, representing personal, secure, and reliable resources—likely metaphorical references to one's own family or community, as opposed to seeking pleasure elsewhere, which could lead to danger and moral corruption.