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Proverbs 5:22

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

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Proverbs 5:22 in 7 translations

KJVKing James Version
His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.
DRADouay–Rheims
His own iniquities catch the wicked, and he is fast bound with the ropes of his own sins.
ASVAmerican Standard Version
His own iniquities shall take the wicked, And he shall be holden with the cords of his sin.
DARBYDarby
His own iniquities shall take the wicked, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sin.
WEBThe World English Bible
The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare him. The cords of his sin hold him firmly.
YLTYoung's Literal Translation
His own iniquities do capture the wicked, And with the ropes of his sin he is holden.
BPVBiblePics Version
His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.

Context: Proverbs 5

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

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.