21 For (A)a man's ways are (B)before the eyes of the Lord,
    and he (C)ponders[a] all his paths.
22 The (D)iniquities of the wicked (E)ensnare him,
    and he is held fast in the cords of his sin.
23 (F)He dies for lack of discipline,
    and because of his great folly he is (G)led astray.

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  1. Proverbs 5:21 Or makes level

21 For your ways are in full view(A) of the Lord,
    and he examines(B) all your paths.(C)
22 The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them;(D)
    the cords of their sins hold them fast.(E)
23 For lack of discipline they will die,(F)
    led astray by their own great folly.(G)

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