Proverbs 5:21

For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 5:21

BSB
For a man's ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and the LORD examines all his paths.
AKJV
For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he ponders all his goings.
CPDV
The Lord beholds the ways of man, and he considers all his steps.
ERV
For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he maketh level all his paths.
NHEB
For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD. He examines all his paths.
SMT
For before the eyes of Jehovah are the ways of man, and he makes level all his tracks.

Commentary for Proverbs 5:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 5:21
Summary
Divine observation perceives all human behavior
Event
Declaration of divine knowledge
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Teaching