22 The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them; the cords of their sins hold them fast.
22 His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.
22 The iniquities of the wicked ensnare him, and he is held fast in the cords of his sin.
22 The shadow of your sin will overtake you; you'll find yourself stumbling all over yourself in the dark.
22 His own iniquities entrap the wicked man, And he is caught in the cords of his sin.
22 An evil man is held captive by his own sins; they are ropes that catch and hold him.
16 The Lord is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion.
16 The Lord has made himself known; he has executed judgment; the wicked are snared in the work of their own hands. Higgaion. Selah
16 They have no excuse; the way God works is well-known. The cunning machinery made by the wicked has maimed their own hands.
16 The Lord is known by the judgment He executes; The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Meditation. Selah
16 The Lord is known for his justice. The wicked are trapped by their own deeds. Quiet Interlude
(Read Psalm 9:11-20)
Those who believe that God is greatly to be praised, not only desire to praise him better themselves, but desire that others may join with them. There is a day coming, when it will appear that he has not forgotten the cry of the humble; neither the cry of their blood, or the cry of their prayers. We are never brought so low, so near to death, but God can raise us up. If he has saved us from spiritual and eternal death, we may thence hope, that in all our distresses he will be a very present help to us. The overruling providence of God frequently so orders it, that persecutors and oppressors are brought to ruin by the projects they formed to destroy the people of God. Drunkards kill themselves; prodigals beggar themselves; the contentious bring mischief upon themselves: thus men's sins may be read in their punishment, and it becomes plain to all, that the destruction of sinners is of themselves. All wickedness came originally with the wicked one from hell; and those who continue in sin, must go to that place of torment. The true state, both of nations and of individuals, may be correctly estimated by this one rule, whether in their doings they remember or forget God. David encourages the people of God to wait for his salvation, though it should be long deferred. God will make it appear that he never did forget them: it is not possible he should. Strange that man, dust in his and about him, should yet need some sharp affliction, some severe visitation from God, to bring him to the knowledge of himself, and make him feel who and what he is.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 5:22
Commentary on Proverbs 5:15-23
(Read Proverbs 5:15-23)
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.