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Proverbs 5:21

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 5:21 in other translations

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

Proverbs 5:21 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 5:21 in context

  1. 19A loving doe and a graceful deer—
    let her breasts satisfy you at all times.
    Be captivated always with her love.
  2. 20For why should you, my son, be captivated with an adulteress?
    Why embrace the bosom of another?
  3. 21For the ways of man are before Yahweh’s eyes.
    He examines all his paths.
  4. 22The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare him.
    The cords of his sin hold him firmly.
  5. 23He will die for lack of instruction.
    In the greatness of his folly, he will go astray.