Matthew Poole and continuators on Proverbs 5:9

9. Lest thou give thine honour unto others , and thy years unto the cruel .

Thy Dignity and Reputation, the strength and vigour of thy Body and Mind, which is an honour to a man, and which are commonly wasted by Adulterous practices.

Unto Whores and their Husbands and Children and Friends.

The flower of thine age, thy youthful years.

To the Harlot, who though she pretends ardent Love and kindness to thee, yet in truth is one of the most cruel Creatures in the World, wasting thy Estate and Body without the least pity, and then casting thee off with scorn and contempt, and when her Interest requires it, taking away thy very life, of which there are enumerable examples, and damning thy Soul for ever.