Devine Scripture

Proverbs 6:2

Proverbs chapter 6 · verse 2 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, Thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, Thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.

Context

v.1My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbor, If thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger;

v.2This passage

v.3Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, Seeing thou art come into the hand of thy neighbor: Go, humble thyself, and importune thy neighbor;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 12:13

    In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

  • Proverbs 18:7

    A fool’s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.