New International Version The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them; the cords of their sins hold them fast. New Living Translation An evil man is held captive by his own sins; they are ropes that catch and hold him. English Standard Version The iniquities of the wicked ensnare him, and he is held fast in the cords of his sin. Berean Standard Bible The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him. Berean Literal Bible His own iniquities capture a wicked one, and he is held with the cords of his sin. King James Bible His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins. New King James Version His own iniquities entrap the wicked man, And he is caught in the cords of his sin. New American Standard Bible His own wrongdoings will trap the wicked, And he will be held by the ropes of his sin. NASB 1995 His own iniquities will capture the wicked, And he will be held with the cords of his sin. NASB 1977 His own iniquities will capture the wicked, And he will be held with the cords of his sin. Legacy Standard Bible His own iniquities will capture him who is the wicked one, And with the cords of his sin he will be held fast. Amplified Bible The iniquities done by a wicked man will trap him, And he will be held with the cords of his sin. Berean Annotated Bible The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him. Christian Standard Bible A wicked man’s iniquities will trap him; he will become tangled in the ropes of his own sin. Holman Christian Standard Bible A wicked man’s iniquities entrap him; he is entangled in the ropes of his own sin. American Standard Version His own iniquities shall take the wicked, And he shall be holden with the cords of his sin. Contemporary English Version Sinners are trapped and caught by their own evil deeds. English Revised Version His own iniquities shall take the wicked, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sin. GOD'S WORD® Translation A wicked person will be trapped by his own wrongs, and he will be caught in the ropes of his own sin. Good News Translation The sins of the wicked are a trap. They get caught in the net of their own sin. International Standard Version The wicked person's iniquities will capture him, and he will be held with the cords of his sin. NET Bible The wicked will be captured by his own iniquities, and he will be held by the cords of his own sin. New Heart English Bible The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare him. The cords of his sin hold him firmly. Webster's Bible Translation His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be held with the cords of his sins. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him. World English Bible The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare him. The cords of his sin hold him firmly. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHis own iniquities capture the wicked, "" And he is holden with the ropes of his sin. Berean Literal Bible His own iniquities capture a wicked one, and he is held with the cords of his sin. Young's Literal Translation His own iniquities do capture the wicked, And with the ropes of his sin he is holden. Smith's Literal Translation His iniquities shall take the unjust one, and with the cords of his sins shall he be held fast. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHis own iniquities catch the wicked, and he is fast bound with the ropes of his own sins. Catholic Public Domain Version His own iniquities take hold of the impious, and he is bound by the cords of his own sins. New American Bible By their own iniquities the wicked will be caught, in the meshes of their own sin they will be held fast; New Revised Standard Version The iniquities of the wicked ensnare them, and they are caught in the toils of their sin. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe wicked shall be caught by his own iniquities, and he will be bound with the cords of his sins. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The evil man will be held captive in his debts and he will be bound in the cords of his sins. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917His own iniquities shall ensnare the wicked, And he shall be holden with the cords of his sin. Brenton Septuagint Translation Iniquities ensnare a man, and every one is bound in the chains of his own sins. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Avoiding Immorality…21For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and the LORD examines all his paths. 22The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him. 23He dies for lack of discipline, led astray by his own great folly.… Cross References The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; Proverbs 29:6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices. Psalm 7:15-16 He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. / His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. Proverbs 11:5 The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness. the cords of his sin entangle him. Lamentations 1:14 My transgressions are bound into a yoke, knit together by His hand; they are draped over my neck, and the Lord has broken my strength. He has delivered me into the hands of those I cannot withstand. 2 Peter 2:19 They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves to depravity. For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him. John 8:34 Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Romans 6:16 Do you not know that when you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves to the one you obey, whether you are slaves to sin leading to death, or to obedience leading to righteousness? James 1:14-15 But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Romans 7:23 But I see another law at work in my body, warring against the law of my mind and holding me captive to the law of sin that dwells within me. John 3:19-20 And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. / Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. 1 John 3:8 The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil. Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. Hebrews 3:13 But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. Isaiah 59:12 For our transgressions are multiplied before You, and our sins testify against us. Our transgressions are indeed with us, and we know our iniquities: Jeremiah 2:19 Your own evil will discipline you; your own apostasies will reprimand you. Consider and realize how evil and bitter it is for you to forsake the LORD your God and to have no fear of Me,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts. Treasury of Scripture His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be held with the cords of his sins. his Proverbs 1:18,31 And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives… Proverbs 11:3,5 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them… Psalm 7:15,16 He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made… holden Ecclesiastes 7:26 And I find more bitter than death the woman, whose heart is snares and nets, and her hands as bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her. sins 1 Corinthians 5:9,10 I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators: … Galatians 5:19-21 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, … Ephesians 5:5,6 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God… Jump to Previous Capture Caught Cords Crimes Deeds Ensnare Evil Evil-Doer Fast Firmly Held Hold Holden Iniquities Net Prisoned Ropes Sin Sins Toils WickedJump to Next Capture Caught Cords Crimes Deeds Ensnare Evil Evil-Doer Fast Firmly Held Hold Holden Iniquities Net Prisoned Ropes Sin Sins Toils WickedProverbs 5 1. Solomon exhorts to wisdom3. He shows the mischief of unfaithfulness and riot 15. He exhorts to contentedness, generosity, and chastity 22. The wicked are overtaken with their own sins The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; Sin carries its own consequences. The wicked man’s rebellion against God becomes the means of his ruin, drawing him into guilt, destructive choices, and judgment. What may begin as a deliberate act becomes a pattern that closes around him like a hunter’s trap. Pro 29:6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one… the cords of his sin entangle him. Sin does not leave a man free to direct his own course. Like ropes binding a prisoner, repeated evil desires and actions tighten their hold, limiting his ability to escape the path he has chosen. Deliverance from such bondage requires God’s saving work and a turn from sin. Lam 1:14 My transgressions are bound into a yoke,… Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He wrote Proverbs to impart wisdom and understanding. 2. The Wicked Man Represents individuals who live in opposition to God's commandments, often characterized by sinful behavior and moral corruption. 3. The Path of Sin While not a physical place, it is a metaphorical journey that leads individuals away from righteousness and into spiritual bondage. Teaching Points The Nature of SinSin is not just an act but a binding force that entraps and enslaves. Recognizing this helps believers understand the seriousness of sin and the need for vigilance. Consequences of Wickedness The verse warns that wickedness leads to self-destruction. Understanding this can motivate believers to pursue righteousness and avoid sinful paths. The Illusion of Freedom in Sin Sin often presents itself as freedom or pleasure, but it ultimately leads to bondage. Believers should seek true freedom in Christ, who breaks the chains of sin. The Importance of Repentance Recognizing the entrapment of sin should lead to repentance and a turning back to God. Repentance is the first step towards breaking free from the cords of sin. Guarding the Heart Proverbs 5:22 encourages believers to guard their hearts and minds against sin, understanding that small compromises can lead to greater entanglement. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Proverbs 5:22?2. How does Proverbs 5:22 illustrate the consequences of unrepentant sin in our lives? 3. What does "cords of his sin" suggest about habitual sin's impact on freedom? 4. How can we apply Proverbs 5:22 to resist temptation in daily life? 5. What other scriptures warn against being ensnared by sin's consequences? 6. How can accountability help prevent the entrapment described in Proverbs 5:22? 7. How does Proverbs 5:22 illustrate the consequences of sin in one's life? 8. What is the historical context of Proverbs 5:22 in ancient Israelite society? 9. How does Proverbs 5:22 relate to the concept of free will and personal responsibility? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 5? (22, 23) His own iniquities . . .--The final scene in the life of the profligate is here described. He has sinned so long that he is "tied and bound," hand and foot, with the "chain of his sins," and cannot get free even had he the wish to do so.Verses 22, 23. - The fearful end of the adulterer. From the universal statement of God's omniscience and the Divine judgment, the teacher passes to the fate of the profligate. His end is inevitable ruin and misery. The deep moral lesson conveyed is that sin carries with it its own Nemesis. Adultery and impurity, like all sin of which they are forms, are retributive. The career of the adulterer is a career begun, continued, and ended in folly (comp. Proverbs 1:31, 32; Proverbs 2:5; Proverbs 18:7; Proverbs 29:6; and Psalm 9:15). Verse 22. - His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself; i.e. his manifold sins shall overtake and arrest him. The imagery is borrowed from the snare of the fowler. The emphatic form of the original, "His sins shall overtake him, the impious man," point conclusively to the adulterer. It is "his" sins that shall overtake him, not those of another, and they shall fall upon his own head; and further, his character is depicted in the condemning clause, "the impious man;" for such he is. Shall take. The verb lakad is literally "to take or catch animals in a snare or net," properly "to strike with a net." The wicked man becomes entangled and caught in his own sins; he is struck down and captured by them, just as the prey is struck by the snare of the fowler. The verb is, of course, used metaphorically, as in Job 5:13. The wicked (Hebrew, eth-harasa); in the original introduced as explanatory of the object, "him." And he shall be holden with the cords of his sins. The Authorized Version follows the LXX. and Vulgate in rendering "his sins," instead of the original "his sin" (khattatho). It is not so much every sin of man which shall hold him, though this is true, as the particular sin treated of in the address, viz. adultery, which shall do this. The expression, "the cords of his sin" (Hebrew, khavley khattatho), means the cords which his sin weaves around him. Nothing else will be requisite to bind and hold him fast for punishment (cf. "cords of vanity," in Isaiah 5:18). Proverbs 5:22 paints sin as a self-forged trap: deliberate iniquities tighten into cords that immobilize the unrepentant. The verse calls us to recognize sin’s enslaving power, turn to the Lord before the cords harden, and walk in the liberty that obedience to His Word provides. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The iniquitiesעַֽווֹנוֹתָ֗יו (‘a·wō·w·nō·w·ṯāw) Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5771: Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity of a wicked man הָרָשָׁ֑ע (hā·rā·šā‘) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person entrap him; יִלְכְּדֻנ֥וֹ (yil·kə·ḏu·nōw) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular, Paragogic nun Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere the cords יִתָּמֵֽךְ׃ (yit·tā·mêḵ) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2256: A rope, a measuring line, a district, inheritance, a noose, a company, a throe, ruin of his own sin חַ֝טָּאת֗וֹ (ḥaṭ·ṭā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender entangle him. וּבְחַבְלֵ֥י (ū·ḇə·ḥaḇ·lê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8551: To sustain, to obtain, keep fast, to help, follow close Additonal Resources Proverbs 5:22 Blue Letter BibleProverbs 5:22 Bible Gateway Proverbs 5:22 Bible.com Proverbs 5:22 NIV |
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