Proverbs 5:22
“His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.”

What does Proverbs 5:22 mean?
Proverbs 5:22 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins." This verse is part of a collection of wisdom teachings found in the book of Proverbs, which is attributed to King…
Read full commentaryDevotionalBound by One's Own Choices: A Reflection on Proverbs 5:22
Proverbs 5:22 states, "His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins." This verse serves as a vivid reminder of the consequences of our actions and the snares that we craft for ourselves through our choices. The imagery of…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Deliverance from the Bonds of Sin
Gracious and Almighty God, I come before You in humble reverence, my heart heavy with the weight of the truth revealed in Your Word, specifically Proverbs 5:22: "His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins." O Lord, I…
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