Proverbs 5:22

Translations

Modern

The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him.

Traditional

His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.

Literal

His own iniquities capture a wicked one, and he is held with the cords of his sin.

Latin

Iniquitates suas capiunt impium, et funibus peccatorum suorum constringitur.

Original

Hebrew

English

The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him.

Notes

Proverbs 5:22

Habitual sins are like ropes that trap and hold people.

Proverbs 5:21–23

Even if a man hides an illicit relationship from his family and society, the Lord knows. Adultery is a sin against God (Genesis 39:8–9).

Proverbs 5:1–23

These instructions on loving one's wife and avoiding immoral women were originally for young men starting their careers (see also Proverbs 2:16–22; 7:1–27). This topic is also common in ancient Egyptian wisdom writings.

Theme notes and profiles

Marriage and Sexuality

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Proverbs 5:22

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