For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings.
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Verse 21 is found in chapter 5 of Proverbs. The conclusion reminds the reader that the Lord observes human ways and knows every person’s paths. Moral discipline does not depend solely on external surveillance: disordered sexual conduct eventually ensnares the sinner himself. The language of the cords of his sin expresses a progressive dynamic of enslavement. Lack of discipline and correction ultimately leads to loss of freedom.
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Compare Proverbs 5:21 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Denn jedermanns Wege sind offen vor dem HERRN, und er mißt alle ihre Gänge.
Pues que los caminos del hombre están ante los ojos de Jehová, Y él considera todas sus veredas.
Car les voies de l'homme sont devant les yeux de l'Eternel, Qui observe tous ses sentiers.
Conciossiachè le vie dell’uomo sieno davanti agli occhi del Signore, E ch’egli consideri tutti i suoi sentieri.
Eis que os caminhos do homem estão perante os olhos do SENHOR, e ele pesa todas as suas veredas.
因為人所行的道都在耶和華眼前, 他察驗 人一切的路。
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