(22, 23) His own iniquities . . .—The final scene in the life of the profligate is here described. He has sinned so long that he is “tied and bound,” hand and foot, with the “chain of his sins,” and cannot get free even had he the wish to do so. read more
(23) He shall die without instruction.—Rather, for want of discipline, because he would not control himself, “he shall die,” and “for the greatness of his folly (self-will) he shall go astray,” and “wander where there is no way” (Job 12:24). read more
CHAPTER 6THE WAYS AND ISSUES OF SIN"His own iniquities shall take the wicked, And he shall be holden with the cords of his sin. He shall die for lack of instruction; And in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray." Proverbs 5:22-23IT is the task of Wisdom, or, as we should say, of the Christian teacher, -and a most distasteful task it is, -to lay bare with an unsparing hand(1) the fascinations of sin, and(2) the deadly entanglements in which the sinner involves himself, -"there is a way... read more
CHAPTER 5 1. Shun the strange woman and sinful passion (Proverbs 5:1-14 ) 2. The life of chastity (Proverbs 5:15-23 ) Proverbs 5:1-14 . It is a warning against literal fornication and the accompanying spiritual fornication, turning away from the worship of Jehovah and worshipping idols. The dreadful results of sinful lust are vividly described. How many a young man has found out the truth as given in these words in his licentious life. And thou mourn at thy latter end When thy flesh and... read more
5:3 For the lips {a} of a strange woman drop [as] an honeycomb, and her mouth [is] smoother than {b} oil:(a) That is, a harlot who gives herself to someone other than her husband.(b) By oil and honey he means flattering and crafty enticements. read more
5:5 Her {c} feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell.(c) All her doings lead to destruction. read more
5:6 Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are {d} moveable, [that] thou canst not know [them].(d) She has always new means to allure to wickedness. read more
5:9 Lest thou give thine {e} honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:(e) That is, your strength and goods to her who will have no pity on you as is read of Samson and the prodigal son. read more
5:10 Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy {f} labours [be] in the house of a stranger;(f) The goods gotten by your travel. read more
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 5:21
(21) For the ways of man . . .—Another reason for avoiding sin is the certainty of detection by the Judge, whose “eyes run to and fro through the whole earth” (2 Chronicles 16:9), comp. Psalms 11:4. read more