Proverbs 22:5

Thornes and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doeth keepe his soule, shalbe farre from them.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Thorns {and} snares are in the way of the perverse; He who guards himself will be far from them.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Thorns `and' snares are in the way of the perverse: He that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Thorns and nets are in the way of the twisted: he who keeps watch over his soul will be far from them.
- Basic English Bible

Thorns and snares lie on the path of the perverse; he who guards his soul stays far from them.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Thorns [and] snares are in the way of the perverse: he that keepeth his soul holdeth himself far from them.
- Darby Bible

Arms and swords are in the way of the perverse: but he that keepeth his own soul departeth far from them.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.
- English Revised Version

Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked: whoever guards his soul stays from them.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 22:5

22:3 The evil - The judgment of God threatened, and approaching. Hideth - Retires to his strong tower, by prayer and repentance, puts himself under the protection of the almighty. Pass on - Carefully and securely.

22:6 Depart - Not easily and ordinarily.

22:7 Is servant - Is at his mercy, and forced to comply with his pleasure.