Proverbs 5:21-22

“For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings. His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.”

"For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings. His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins." - Proverbs 5:21-22
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What does Proverbs 5:21-22 mean?

Proverbs 5:21-22 from the King James Version of the Bible reads "For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his goings. His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins." This passage from Proverbs…

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Walking in Obedience: The Divine Eye on Our Paths

**Introduction** In Proverbs 5:21-22, we are confronted with a profound truth about the nature of God and human behavior. The verses state, "For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings. His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself…

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A Prayer for Awareness and Deliverance from Sin

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a humble heart, seeking Your wisdom and grace as I meditate on Your Word, specifically Proverbs 5:21-22, which reminds us that "For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings. His own iniquities…

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Proverbs 5:21-22 - "For a man's ways are in full view of the LORD, and he examines all his paths. The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them; the cords of their sins hold them fast."
Proverbs 21:22 - "A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof."
Proverbs 5:21 - "For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings."
Proverbs 21:5 - "The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want."
Proverbs 22:21 - "That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?"
Proverbs 22:5 - "Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them."
Proverbs 5:22 - "¶ His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins."
Proverbs 25:21-22 KJV (21) If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: (22) For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
"For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings." - Proverbs 5:21
"A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof." - Proverbs 21:22
Proverbs 25:21-22 - "If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you."
"The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want." - Proverbs 21:5
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