Proverbs 6:2
New International Version
you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth.

New Living Translation
if you have trapped yourself by your agreement and are caught by what you said—

English Standard Version
if you are snared in the words of your mouth, caught in the words of your mouth,

Berean Standard Bible
if you have been trapped by the words of your lips, ensnared by the words of your mouth,

King James Bible
Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.

New King James Version
You are snared by the words of your mouth; You are taken by the words of your mouth.

New American Standard Bible
If you have been ensnared by the words of your mouth, Or caught by the words of your mouth,

NASB 1995
If you have been snared with the words of your mouth, Have been caught with the words of your mouth,

NASB 1977
If you have been snared with the words of your mouth, Have been caught with the words of your mouth,

Legacy Standard Bible
If you have been snared with the words of your mouth, Have been caught with the words of your mouth,

Amplified Bible
If you have been snared with the words of your lips, If you have been trapped by the speech of your mouth,

Christian Standard Bible
you have been snared by the words of your mouth— trapped by the words from your mouth.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
you have been trapped by the words of your lips— ensnared by the words of your mouth.

American Standard Version
Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, Thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.

Contemporary English Version
Then you are trapped by your own words,

English Revised Version
Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
you are trapped by the words of your own mouth, caught by your own promise.

Good News Translation
Have you been caught by your own words, trapped by your own promises?

International Standard Version
trapped by your own words, and caught by your own words,

Majority Standard Bible
if you have been trapped by the words of your lips, ensnared by the words of your mouth,

NET Bible
if you have been ensnared by the words you have uttered, and have been caught by the words you have spoken,

New Heart English Bible
You are trapped by the words of your mouth. You are ensnared with the words of your mouth.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.

World English Bible
you are trapped by the words of your mouth; you are ensnared with the words of your mouth.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Have been snared with sayings of your mouth, "" Have been captured with sayings of your mouth,

Young's Literal Translation
Hast been snared with sayings of thy mouth, Hast been captured with sayings of thy mouth,

Smith's Literal Translation
Thou wert snared with the sayings of thy mouth, thou wert taken with the sayings of thy mouth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou art ensnared with the words of thy mouth, and caught with thy own words.

Catholic Public Domain Version
then you are ensnared by the words of your own mouth, and taken captive by your own words.

New American Bible
You have been snared by the utterance of your lips, caught by the words of your mouth;

New Revised Standard Version
you are snared by the utterance of your lips, caught by the words of your mouth.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then you are snared with the words of your mouth, you are caught with the words of your lips.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
You are trapped by the saying of your mouth and you are taken by the speech of your lips.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thou art snared by the words of thy mouth, Thou art caught by the words of thy mouth--

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For a man's own lips become a strong snare to him, and he is caught with the lips of his own mouth.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Warnings Against Foolishness
1My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have struck hands in pledge with a stranger, 2if you have been trapped by the words of your lips, ensnared by the words of your mouth, 3then do this, my son, to free yourself, for you have fallen into your neighbor’s hands: Go, humble yourself, and press your plea with your neighbor.…

Cross References
James 3:2
We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.

Matthew 12:37
For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”

Ecclesiastes 5:2-6
Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few. / As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words. / When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow. ...

James 1:26
If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.

Matthew 5:37
Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one.

Proverbs 18:21
Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Proverbs 12:13
An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.

Proverbs 21:23
He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.

Psalm 141:3
Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.

Ephesians 4:29
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

Colossians 4:6
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Proverbs 10:19
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

Proverbs 13:3
He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.

Proverbs 15:1-2
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. / The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

Proverbs 17:27-28
A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit. / Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.


Treasury of Scripture

You are snared with the words of your mouth, you are taken with the words of your mouth.

Psalm 12:1-3
To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men…

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if you have been trapped
The Hebrew word for "trapped" here is "yaqosh," which conveys the idea of being caught or ensnared, much like an animal in a hunter's trap. This imagery is powerful, suggesting that our own words can lead us into situations where we are no longer free. In a spiritual sense, this serves as a warning about the consequences of careless speech. The Bible frequently emphasizes the power of words, and this verse reminds us that they can bind us in ways we might not anticipate.

by the words of your lips
The phrase "words of your lips" underscores the personal responsibility we have for what we say. In Hebrew, "dabar" (words) is not just about spoken language but encompasses the intent and impact of communication. The lips, often seen as the gateway for speech, symbolize the outward expression of inner thoughts. This highlights the importance of aligning our speech with wisdom and integrity, as our words can have lasting effects on our lives and the lives of others.

ensnared
The term "ensnared" is translated from the Hebrew "lakad," which means to capture or seize. This word choice suggests a deeper level of entrapment, indicating that once we speak, we may become bound by our commitments or promises. Historically, in ancient Israelite culture, one's word was a binding contract, and breaking it could lead to severe social and spiritual consequences. This serves as a caution to be mindful and deliberate in our speech, ensuring that our words reflect our values and commitments.

by the words of your mouth
The repetition of "words" in this verse emphasizes the theme of verbal accountability. The "mouth" is a metaphor for the source of speech, and in biblical literature, it often represents the heart's overflow. This connection between heart and speech is crucial, as it suggests that our words are a reflection of our inner character. The Bible consistently teaches that what we say reveals who we are, and thus, we are called to cultivate a heart of wisdom and righteousness, ensuring that our speech is edifying and truthful.

Verse 2. - Thou art snared with the words of thy month, etc.; i.e. the inevitable consequence of an inconsiderate undertaking of suretyship is that you become entangled and involved by your own premises, and hampered by self-imposed obligations. The Authorized Version rightly regards this as the conclusion. So the Vulgate. Others, however, carry on the hypothesis, and insert im, "if:" "If thou art snared," etc.; but without warrant (Zockler, Wordsworth, Plumptre). The LXX. throws the thought into the form of a proverb, as "a strong net to a man are his own words." A distinction is to be drawn between the verbs rendered "entangled" and "taken;" the former, yakosh, signifying to be taken unwarily, off one's guard; the latter, lakad, referring, as before observed (cf. Proverbs 5:22), to the being stricken with the net. They are found in the same collocation in Isaiah 8:15, "Many among them shall be snared and taken." The repetition of the phrase, "with the words of thy mouth," is not unintentional or purely rhetorical. It is made, as Delitzsch observes, to bring with greater force to the mind that the entanglements in which the surety is involved are the result of his own indiscretion.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
if you have been trapped
נוֹקַ֥שְׁתָּ (nō·w·qaš·tā)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3369: To lay a bait or lure

by the words
בְאִמְרֵי־ (ḇə·’im·rê-)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 561: Something said

of your lips,
פִ֑יךָ (p̄î·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

ensnared
נִ֝לְכַּ֗דְתָּ (nil·kaḏ·tā)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere

by the words
בְּאִמְרֵי־ (bə·’im·rê-)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 561: Something said

of your mouth,
פִֽיךָ׃ (p̄î·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to


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