Proverbs 5:21

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

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WEBBE

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

BSB

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

KJV

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

ASV

For the ways of man are before the eyes of Jehovah; And he maketh level all his paths.

BBE

For a man's ways are before the eyes of the Lord, and he puts all his goings in the scales.

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כִּי ki for H3588 נֹכַח no·khach before H5227 עֵינֵי 'ei·nei [the] eyes of H5869 יְהוָה yah·weh Yahweh H3068 דַּרְכֵי־ dar·khei- [the] ways of H1870 אִישׁ 'ish a person H376 וְכָל־ ve·khol and all H3605 מַעְגְּלֹתָיו ma'·ge·lo·tav tracks his H4570 מְפַלֵּס me·fa·les [he is] making level H6424

Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 15–23

Lawful marriage is a means God has appointed to keep from these destructive vices. But we are not properly united, except as we attend to God's word, seeking his direction and blessing, and acting with affection. Ever remember, that though secret sins may escape the eyes of our fellow-creatures, yet a man's ways are before the eyes of the Lord, who not only sees, but ponders all his goings. Those who are so foolish as to choose the way of sin, are justly left of God to themselves, to go on in the way to destruction.

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