Proverbs 5:10

Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger;

Cross-references

In Proverbs 31:3, the mother warns not to give strength to women who destroy kings — the same danger of yielding resources to illicit women.

In Proverbs 6:26, the cost of a prostitute is contrasted with the high price of adultery — adding nuance to the loss described here.

Proverbs 6:35 says the jealous husband refuses compensation—showing that the adulterer's wealth cannot buy off the wronged party, related to losses.

Hosea 7:9 Allusion

Hosea 7:9 says 'strangers devour his strength'—the exact same phrase, applied to Israel's spiritual decline, echoing the warning.

Luke 15:30 Parallel

In Luke 15:30, the elder brother notes the prodigal devoured property with prostitutes — a direct echo of wasting strength on strangers here.