Commentary on Today's Verse

　　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.

　　Proverbs 5:22-23 In-Context

　　20 Why, my son, be intoxicated with another man's wife? Why embrace the bosom of a wayward woman?

　　21 For your ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all your paths.

　　22 The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them; the cords of their sins hold them fast.

　　23 For lack of discipline they will die, led astray by their own great folly.