Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 22:5
“Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 22:5 Context
2The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all. 3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. 4By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. 5Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. 6Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. 7The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. 8He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
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Other Translations
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 are in the way of the perverse: he that keepeth his soul holdeth himself far from them.
- Darby Bible
Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
- Webster's Bible
Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked: whoever guards his soul stays from them.
- World English Bible
Thorns -- snares [are] in the way of the perverse, Whoso is keeping his soul is far from them.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward; he that keepeth his soul holdeth himself far from them.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- 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 are in the way of the perverse: he that keepeth his soul holdeth himself far from them.
- Darby Bible
Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
- Webster's Bible
Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked: whoever guards his soul stays from them.
- World English Bible
Thorns -- snares [are] in the way of the perverse, Whoso is keeping his soul is far from them.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward; he that keepeth his soul holdeth himself far from them.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
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.