Proverbs 5:9 (BSB)

lest you concede your vigor to others, and your years to one who is cruel;

From Proverbs 5. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 5:9

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 5:1-14: Here we have, I. A solemn preface, to introduce the caution which follows, Pro 5:1, Pro 5:2. Solomon here addresses himself to his son, that is, to all young men, as unto his children, whom he has an affection for and some influence upon. In God's name, he demands attention; for he writes by divine inspiration, and is a prophet, though he begins not with, Thus saith the Lord.
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 5:9: Lest thou give thine honour unto others,.... To strumpets, their children, attendants, servants, and friends; that is, either wealth or riches, which make men honourable; or their three, credit, and reputation, which are lost by keeping company with such persons; or the outward comeliness of the body, and inward rigour of the mind, which are impaired by adulterous practices.
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 5:9: thine honour--in whatever consisting, strength (Pro 3:13) or wealth. thy years--by cutting them off in dissipation. unto the cruel--for such the sensual are apt to become.
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 5:9: Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel: (e) That is, your strength and goods to her who will have no pity on you as is read of Samson and the prodigal son.