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Berean Standard Bible

“For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and the LORD examines all his paths.”

Proverbs 5:21

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Proverbs 5 is a father's warning to his son against adultery, describing the emptiness of sleeping with another man's wife and the joy of faithfulness to one's own spouse. The section argues from consequences and from the value of a loyal marriage.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and the LORD examines all his paths.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For a man's ways are before the eyes of the Lord, and he puts all his goings in the scales.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Pues que los caminos del hombre están ante los ojos de Jehová, y él considera todas sus veredas.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Recuerda que el Señor mira todo lo que hacemos, no pierde de vista ninguno de nuestros actos.

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