Proverbs 22:25
What does Proverbs 22:25 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 22:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Lest thou learn his ways, And get a snare to thy soul.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Lest thou learn his ways, And get a snare to thy soul.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For fear of learning his ways and making a net ready for your soul.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Lest thou learn his paths, And have received a snare to thy soul.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Lest perhaps thou learn his ways, and take scandal to thy soul.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890lest thou learn his paths, and get a snare to thy soul.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 13:20
Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
- 1 Corinthians 15:33
Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals.
- Psalms 106:35
But mingled themselves with the nations, And learned their works,
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