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Proverbs 5:21-23
King James Version
Proverbs 5:21-23
King James Version
21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his goings.
22 His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.
23 He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.
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Proverbs 5:21-23
English Standard Version
Proverbs 5:21-23
English Standard Version
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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