Proverbs 5:21
“For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings.”
Proverbs 5:21 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- The Lord beholdeth the ways of man, and considereth all his steps.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For the ways of man are before the eyes of Jehovah; And he maketh level all his paths.
- DARBYDarby
- For the ways of man are before the eyes of Jehovah, and he pondereth all his paths.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For the ways of man are before the eyes of Yahweh. He examines all his paths.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- For over-against the eyes of Jehovah are the ways of each, And all his paths He is pondering.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings.
Context: Proverbs 5
19Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love.
20And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger?
21For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings.
22His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.
23He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.
About Proverbs 5: Warning Against Adultery
Solomon warns against the pitfalls of adultery, urging readers to cherish marital fidelity
Commentary
The message of this chapter is relevant today as it was when it was written. Adultery continues to be a destructive force that can ruin marriages, families and lives. Solomon, the author of Proverbs, warns us to be on guard against the temptation to cheat on our spouses and to be faithful in marriage. He encourages us to seek our joy and fulfillment in committed, loving relationships and to avoid the temporary pleasure of immoral acts. This chapter teaches us the importance of self-control, wisdom, and respect for the sanctity of marriage.