Which other Proverbs emphasize the dangers of sin and its consequences? Foundational Verse “An evil man is ensnared by his own sin, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.” Sin Sets a Snare: Echoes of Proverbs 29:6 • Proverbs 5:22–23 – “The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him. He dies for lack of discipline, led astray by his own great folly.” • Proverbs 11:5–6 – “The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness. The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires.” • Proverbs 1:18–19 – “But they lie in wait for their own blood; they ambush their own lives. Such are the ways of all who gain unjust gain; it takes the lives of its possessors.” • Proverbs 26:27 – “He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.” The Hard Road of the Transgressor • Proverbs 13:15 – “Good understanding wins favor, but the way of transgressors is hard.” • Proverbs 15:10 – “Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.” • Proverbs 21:7 – “The violence of the wicked will sweep them away because they refuse to do what is just.” • Proverbs 22:8 – “He who sows injustice will reap disaster, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.” Sin’s Boomerang Effect • Proverbs 10:16 – “The labor of the righteous leads to life, but the gain of the wicked brings punishment.” • Proverbs 11:19 – “Genuine righteousness leads to life, but whoever pursues evil brings death upon himself.” • Proverbs 13:21 – “Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.” • Proverbs 24:16 – “For though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again, but the wicked stumble in times of calamity.” • Proverbs 29:1 – “A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.” Life-or-Death Crossroads • Proverbs 14:12 (repeated in 16:25) – “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” • Proverbs 17:11 – “An evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him.” • Proverbs 26:11 – “As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.” • Proverbs 28:13 – “He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” Contrast: Joy and Safety for the Upright • Proverbs 10:28 – “The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.” • Proverbs 11:3 – “The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them.” • Proverbs 13:6 – “Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.” • Proverbs 15:6 – “The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.” Bringing It Home The book of Proverbs consistently paints sin as a snare that tightens around its perpetrator, while righteousness opens the way to freedom, protection, and rejoicing. Each verse above underscores how choices either entangle or liberate, echoing the hopeful note sounded in Proverbs 29:6—where the righteous “sings and rejoices” even as the wicked are caught in their own trap. |
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