Proverbs 5:22

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 5:22

BSB
The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him.
AKJV
His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be held with the cords of his sins.
CPDV
His own iniquities take hold of the impious, and he is bound by the cords of his own sins.
ERV
His own iniquities shall take the wicked, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sin.
NHEB
The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare him. The cords of his sin hold him firmly.
SMT
His iniquities shall take the unjust one, and with the cords of his sins shall he be held fast.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 5:22

HisowniniquitiesH5771Noun MasculineshalltakeH3920VerbthewickedH7563AdjectivehimselfandheshallbeholdenH8551VerbwiththecordsH2256Noun MasculineofhissinsH2403Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 5:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 5:22
Summary
Wrongdoing traps and ensnares perpetrators
Event
Description of sin's consequences
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Teaching