Proverbs 5:21

Translations

Modern

For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and the LORD examines all his paths.

Traditional

For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his goings.

Literal

For the ways of man are in front of the eyes of YHWH, and all his paths He weighs.

Latin

Respicit Dominus vias hominis, et omnes gressus ejus considerat.

Original

Hebrew

English

For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and the LORD examines all his paths.

Notes

Proverbs 5:21–23

Even if a man hides an illicit relationship from his family and society, the Lord knows. Adultery is a sin against God (Genesis 39:8–9).

Proverbs 5:1–23

These instructions on loving one's wife and avoiding immoral women were originally for young men starting their careers (see also Proverbs 2:16–22; 7:1–27). This topic is also common in ancient Egyptian wisdom writings.

Theme notes and profiles

Marriage and Sexuality

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