Proverbs 6:2

New International Reader's Version

Don’t be trapped by what you have said. Don’t be caught by the words of your mouth.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:13

Those who do evil are trapped by their sinful talk. But those who have done no wrong escape trouble.

Proverbs 18:7

The words of foolish people drag them down. They are trapped by what they say.

Proverbs 6:1

My son, don’t promise to pay for what your neighbor owes. Don’t agree to pay a stranger’s bill.

Proverbs 6:3

Instead, my son, do something to free yourself. Don’t fall into your neighbor’s hands. Go until you can’t go anymore. Don’t let your neighbor rest.

Deuteronomy 7:25

Burn the statues of their gods in the fire. Don’t wish for the silver and gold on those statues. Don’t take it for yourselves. If you do, it will be a trap for you. The Lord your God hates it.