Proverbs 6:2

God's Word

you are trapped by the words of your own mouth, caught by your own promise.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:13

An evil person is trapped by his own sinful talk, but a righteous person escapes from trouble.

Proverbs 18:7

A fool’s mouth is his ruin. His lips are a trap to his soul.

Proverbs 6:1

My son, if you guarantee a loan for your neighbor or pledge yourself for a stranger with a handshake,

Proverbs 6:3

Do the following things, my son, so that you may free yourself, because you have fallen into your neighbor’s hands: Humble yourself, and pester your neighbor.

Deuteronomy 7:25

Burn their idols. Don’t ever long for the silver and gold on these idols or take any of it for yourselves. It might be a trap for you. Besides, these idols are disgusting to the Lord your God.