Proverbs 6:2

Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 6:2

BSB
if you have been trapped by the words of your lips, ensnared by the words of your mouth,
AKJV
You are snared with the words of your mouth, you are taken with the words of your mouth.
CPDV
then you are ensnared by the words of your own mouth, and taken captive by your own words.
ERV
Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.
NHEB
You are trapped by the words of your mouth. You are ensnared with the words of your mouth.
SMT
Thou wert snared with the sayings of thy mouth, thou wert taken with the sayings of thy mouth.

Commentary for Proverbs 6:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 6:2
Summary
Words spoken entrap and bind speakers
Event
Explanation of verbal obligation
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Teaching