Proverbs 5:22

World English Bible (WEB)

The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare him. The cords of his sin hold him firmly.

In context

20 For why should you, my son, be captivated with an adulteress? Why embrace the bosom of another?

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

22 The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare him. The cords of his sin hold him firmly.

23 He will die for lack of instruction. In the greatness of his folly, he will go astray.

WEB World English Bible: The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare him. The cords of his sin hold him firmly.
KJV King James Version: His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him.
ASV American Standard Version: His own iniquities shall take the wicked, And he shall be holden with the cords of his sin.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: His own iniquities do capture the wicked, And with the ropes of his sin he is holden.
DBY Darby Translation: His own iniquities shall take the wicked, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sin.
WBS Webster Bible: His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be held with the cords of his sins.