Proverbs 6:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 6:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 6:2 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 6:2 — KJV
“Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.”
— Proverbs 6:2 (KJV)
Proverbs 6:2 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 6:2
“Give ear, O ye heavens, and I will speak; and hear, O earth, the words of my mouth.”
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“Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thine heart.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:2: art, words, mouth
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. strength: Heb. rock”
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“The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:2: art, words, mouth
“For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:2: words, mouth, taken
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