Proverbs 5:9-10

A young man should not waste his strength with another man’s wife. He should use his strength wisely. When he marries, perhaps he will have his own family.

We must all be careful with our strength. We should use our strength for good things, not for evil things. Our energy is precious. Our time is valuable.

v11 When you are old, then you will be sad.

When your body is weak, then you will speak.

v12 ‘I was very stupid.

I hated discipline. And I refused correction.

v13 I did not obey my teachers.

I did not learn my lessons.

v14 Suddenly I suffered great shame.

My wrong actions have ruined me in public.’