Proverbs 5:21

For the ways of man are before Adonai’s eyes. 2 He examines all his paths. 1

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

20For why should you, my son, be led astray, intoxicated sin ·error· with an adulteress? 2 Why embrace the bosom of another? 1

22The depravities (moral evils) of the wicked ensnare him. 2 The cords of his habitual sins ·missing the marks· hold him firmly. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 11:4Adonai is in his holy temple. 2 Adonai is on his throne in heaven. 1 His eyes observe. 2 His eyes examine the children of men. 1

Psalms 119:168שׁ ( Shamar’tiy, I keep guard) I have obeyed your precepts and your testimonies, 2 for all my ways are before you. TAV תּ 1

Psalms 139:3You search out my path and my lying down, 2 and are acquainted with all my ways. 1

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 5:16-23

Conjugal Fidelity Enjoined. 15 Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well. 16 Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets. 17 Let them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee. 18 Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. 19 Let 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. 20 And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange… Read the whole commentary →

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